Chocolate Turtle Easter Eggs
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Chocolate Turtle Easter Eggs, a fun and easy treat that’s perfect for celebrations or gifting. These charming egg-shaped confections are filled with a luscious caramel pecan mixture and enveloped in rich dark chocolate, creating an irresistible combination of flavors. With a pop of colorful sprinkles on top, these eggs are as visually appealing as they are delicious. This recipe is a fantastic activity for families or friends to enjoy together, adding a sweet touch to any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 7 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 5 ounces soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 ounce white chocolate melting wafers
- Confetti sprinkles
- Nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your candy mold by placing it on a stiff baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Coat the inside of each mold with melted chocolate and chill for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt soft caramels with heavy cream over medium heat until smooth; mix in chopped pecans.
- Fill the molds with the caramel mixture, leaving space at the top.
- Top each mold with remaining melted chocolate and chill for another 20 minutes.
- Carefully unmold and decorate with melted white chocolate and sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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