Description
These Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs feature a soft, sweet coconut filling coated in rich chocolate for a nostalgic, homemade candy treat. Perfect for spring holidays or anytime you crave a creamy chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
10 oz semisweet or milk chocolate chips (or melting wafers)
1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the shredded coconut until a thick but moldable dough forms.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into egg forms with your hands. Place each egg onto a lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 to 60 minutes, until firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil if using, either in a double boiler or in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled coconut egg into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before returning to the lined tray.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Decorate with white chocolate drizzle, toasted coconut, or sprinkles if desired before fully set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, placing parchment paper between layers.
Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
If the filling is too soft, add more powdered sugar or chill longer before shaping.
Unsweetened coconut may be used, but the filling will be less sweet and slightly drier; adjust condensed milk if needed.
Let eggs sit a few minutes at room temperature before dipping to help prevent chocolate cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
