Bittersweet Creme Eggs

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Bittersweet Creme Eggs - Indulge in these sweet and salty treats

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

245

Sugar

40g

Fat

Bittersweet Creme Eggs are a sweet and salty treat that everyone will love. These eggs have a creamy, caramel-like filling that is mixed with sea salt to create a unique flavor combination. The filling is then coated in bittersweet chocolate, which gives them a rich and indulgent taste. These eggs are perfect for Easter, but they are also a great treat to make and share with friends and family all year round. They are easy to customize by playing around with the food coloring, so go ahead and have fun dressing them up for any occasion!

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, beat the corn syrup and butter together until smooth.
2.	Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and sea salt to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
3.	Add the yellow and red food coloring and combine until the mixture turns an orange color.
4.	Use your hands to form the mixture into egg shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5.	Chill the eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6.	Melt some bittersweet chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.
7.	Dip each egg into the melted chocolate until coated, and place them back on the baking sheet.
8.	Once all of the eggs have been coated in chocolate, chill them in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set completely.

PROS

These Bittersweet Creme Eggs are a perfect sweet and salty treat for any occasion.
The combination of the sweet filling and the salty sea salt makes for a deliciously addictive taste.

They are also very easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

CONS

These Creme Eggs are high in sugar and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also time-consuming to make, requiring two rounds of refrigeration.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe does not provide many health benefits other than being a source of instant energy. However, the sea salt used in this recipe has some benefits, including improving skin health, reducing inflammation, and maintaining electrolyte balance.

	100 g corn syrup
	58 g butter
	375 g powdered sugar
	1 tablespoon vanilla ( use clear if you want 100 % white `` whites '' )
	3/4 teaspoon sea salt
	5 drops yellow food coloring
	2 drops red food coloring
	bittersweet chocolate , for dipping