Cherry Nut Easter Eggs
Celebrate the sweetness of spring with these delightful Cherry Nut Easter Eggs, a no-bake treat that's as festive as it is indulgent! Combining a luscious dough made from creamy butter, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar, this recipe is studded with juicy maraschino cherries and crunchy chopped nuts for the perfect blend of textures. Each egg is lovingly shaped by hand, chilled to perfection, and enveloped in a rich, glossy coat of semi-sweet chocolate for a decadent finishing touch. Perfect for Easter gatherings or as edible gifts, these homemade chocolate-covered Easter eggs are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to impress with a charming, nostalgic dessert that the whole family will adore. Keywords: cherry nut easter eggs, no-bake Easter treats, chocolate-covered Easter eggs, homemade spring desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 lbs Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the butter, mixing until fully combined.
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a thick, dough-like consistency.
Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and the chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into egg-shaped ovals, approximately 2 inches in size. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate the shaped eggs for at least 2 hours or until firm.
While the eggs are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating by melting the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (or shortening) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.
Using a fork or a dipping tool, dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Allow the chocolate coating to set by letting the eggs sit at room temperature or refrigerating them for faster results.
Once the chocolate has hardened, your Cherry Nut Easter Eggs are ready to serve! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
