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Homemade Chocolate Caramel Eggs Recipe
These decadent and delicious homemade chocolate caramel eggs are ideal for Easter or any special occasion. For a stunning presentation, the creamy caramel filling is enrobed in rich semisweet chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate. Make a large batch to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions
- Heat the granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula until melted and golden brown.
- Stir in the cubed butter until it is completely melted.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while constantly stirring.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely in a bowl.
- Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.
- Form the cooled caramel mixture into egg-shaped balls about 2 inches in diameter with your hands and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the caramel eggs to freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate and vegetable shortening in a double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes to cool.
- Dip each caramel egg into the melted chocolate with a fork, letting the excess drip off, and place it back on the baking sheet.
- Microwave or use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate chips until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chocolate-covered eggs with a spoon or a piping bag.
- Refrigerate the chocolate caramel eggs for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve and have fun.
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