Description
Indulge in homemade Chocolate Turtle Easter Eggs, a delightful treat that brings together the rich sweetness of chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any festive occasion or as a sweet gift, these egg-shaped candies are not only simple to make but also customizable to suit your taste. The process is a fun activity for families or friends, making it an enjoyable way to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 work area by placing candy molds on a baking sheet.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Coat the molds with melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage, then chill for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Mix in pecans and remove from heat.
- Fill the cooled molds with the caramel mixture, leaving space at the top for more chocolate.
- Seal each mold with remaining melted chocolate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Carefully unmold eggs and decorate with melted white chocolate and sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg