Description
Vintage Homemade Easter Eggs are a classic no-bake Easter candy made with a creamy sweet filling, coconut, pecans, and a rich chocolate coating. These old-fashioned homemade Easter eggs are perfect for holiday dessert trays, edible gifts, and make-ahead Easter treats that bring nostalgic flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 cups powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until completely smooth.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until a thick dough forms.
4. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly combined.
5. Chill the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes if needed, until it is easier to handle.
6. Scoop portions of the filling and shape them into egg forms.
7. Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined tray and chill until firm.
8. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off.
10. Return the coated eggs to the tray and chill until the chocolate is fully set.
11. Serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
Keep the eggs cold while dipping so they hold their shape and coat more neatly.
If the filling feels too soft to shape, chill it a bit longer before forming the eggs.
Use a fork or candy dipping tool for the smoothest chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg