Print

Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Easter Eggs

creamy peanut butter chocolate Easter eggs - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy homemade treat featuring a creamy peanut butter filling coated in a crisp chocolate shell, perfect for spring celebrations and Easter.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter (natural, no extra sugar preferred)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (Ghirardelli melting wafers or good-quality chocolate bar)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. The mixture should be smooth and slightly airy, but still hold its shape.
  2. Shape the Eggs (15 minutes): Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out the peanut butter mixture and gently form into egg shapes with your hands. Place each shaped egg on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If the filling sticks, lightly wet your hands with water. Chill the shaped eggs in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up for dipping.
  3. Melt the Chocolate (10 minutes): Set up a double boiler or microwave the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each. Once smooth, stir in vegetable or coconut oil to thin the chocolate slightly and give it a shiny finish. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
  4. Dip the Eggs (10-15 minutes): Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place back on parchment paper. Decorate immediately with sprinkles or crushed nuts if desired.
  5. Set the Chocolate (30 minutes): Let the dipped eggs rest at room temperature or refrigerate to harden the chocolate shell completely.

Notes

Chill the peanut butter eggs before dipping to make the process cleaner and easier. Stir in a teaspoon of oil to the melted chocolate for a smooth, shiny coating that snaps perfectly. If chocolate thickens during dipping, gently rewarm it. Wet hands lightly when shaping to prevent sticking. Use silicone molds for neat shapes if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: peanut butter, chocolate, Easter eggs, homemade candy, spring treats, easy dessert, creamy filling

Find it online: https://avabowls.com/creamy-peanut-butter-chocolate-easter-eggs-recipe-easy-homemade-treats-for-spring/