Description

This irresistibly easy Chocolate-Dipped Easter Eggs recipe combines creamy, sweetened cream cheese centers with a smooth, colorful chocolate coating. Perfect for Easter celebrations, these delightful treats are adorned with vibrant sprinkles, making them as fun to look at as they are delicious. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s an ideal festive dessert for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can substitute with almond extract)

Chocolate Coating

12 ounces chocolate (milk, dark, or white; use high-quality chocolate)
Food coloring (gel colors preferred)

Decorations

Sprinkles (various colors for decoration)

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Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Shape the eggs: Using your hands or a small spoon, form the cream cheese mixture into egg-shaped balls, about the size of a large egg. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
Color the chocolate: Melt the chocolate gently in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Divide the melted chocolate into separate bowls if using different food coloring. Add gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve the desired pastel Easter colors.
Dip the eggs: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each cream cheese egg into the colored melted chocolate to coat completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Decorate: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle various colorful sprinkles over the dipped eggs to decorate them festively.
Set the chocolate: Place the dipped and decorated eggs back onto the parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is firm and set.
Serve and enjoy: Once set, your beautifully colored chocolate-dipped Easter eggs are ready to be served or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until needed.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is completely softened for smooth mixing.
Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the chocolate during coloring.
Be gentle when dipping to keep the egg shapes intact.
Store finished eggs in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
You can customize by using your favorite chocolate type—milk, dark, or white.