Last Updated on February 1, 2023
Today, we're going to be taking a look at how to make coconut eggs without cream cheese. Coconut eggs are absolutely delicious, and while they're most often enjoyed during the Easter period, I like making these tasty treats all year round. Mainly because they're super easy to make and a hit with the whole family! Some people may not like cream cheese, so for that reason, I tried to make coconut eggs without cream cheese. Let's take a closer look at how to make these handheld favorites.
What Are Coconut Eggs?
Coconut eggs are egg-shaped candies that are most commonly enjoyed at Easter. They're super easy to make and don't require many ingredients at all. They're usually chocolate eggs, filled with cream cheese. However, our recipes use sweetened condensed milk instead. Milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate is most often used, but you can use any chocolate you like. Sprinkles are sometimes added to the coconut eggs as a fun addition and decoration.
Ingredients In Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese
You may be wondering what the ingredients are when it comes to coconut eggs without cream cheese. Ingredients can vary depending on which recipe you're following. However, our recipe uses the following:
- confectioners' sugar
- melted butter
- sweetened condensed milk
- coconut extract
- baking chocolate (milk, semi-sweet or dark)
Nutritional Information Of Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese
You may be cirious as to the nutritional value when it comes to coconut eggs without cream cheese. Each coconut egg contains the following:
- Calories: 253
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
Homemade Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese Recipe
Let's get down to the reason you're here - a recipe for coconut eggs! Let's take a closer look.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of confectioners' sugar
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 2 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon of coconut extract
- 12 oz of baking chocolate (milk, semi-sweet or dark)
Recipe
Step 1: Make the Eggs
Firstly, gather the ingredients you need. Grab a bowl and add the coconut extract, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and butter. Mix ingredients well until the consistency is smooth and moldable. Once you can mold the mixture, shape it into balls that are around 1 inch and then create an egg shape. Repeat until you've used all the mixture. Place onto a tray and put in the fridge for around an hour.
Step 2: Melt Chocolate
Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwavable bowl. Place in the microwave and check every 10-15 seconds that the chocolate is melting. This will prevent the chocolate from burning. Leave to one side.
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Step 3: Coat the Eggs
Dip eggs into chocolate (using a fork is ideal). Let any excess run off the eggs before you transfer them to a tray. Place onto a paper-lined sheet. Follow the same steps for all the eggs and then place in the refrigerator to harden. You can now serve and enjoy!
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Coconut Eggs With Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
The next recipe we're going to be looking at is much like the first, there is no cream cheese involved in this recipe, and it also makes use of sweetened condensed milk. This one is aimed more for children and is filled with even more coconut. Let's take a closer look.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup of sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups of sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 cups of chocolate chips (or chocolate)
- handful of sprinkles (optional)
Recipe
Step 1: Make the Eggs
Grab a bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and coconut. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Now you'll need to gradually add the powdered sugar. Keep mixing until you have mixed in all the sugar.
Step 2: Shape the Eggs
Remove the mixture from the bowl and shape the eggs. You can either roll the eggs by hand (which is the easiest option) or you can use a rolling pin, roll out the mixture and use a cutter to cut the eggs and shape them. Once shaped, place on a lined baking sheet. For best results, place the rolled eggs into the freezer for at least half an hour.
Step 3: Melt the Chocolate
Remove the eggs from the refrigerator and melt the chocolate. You can do this in the microwave, in a microwave-safe bowl, or you can boil water and place the chocolate into a glass bowl and melt it that way. Once smooth, remove from heat. Line a baking sheet with paper.
Step 4: Coat the Eggs
Dip each egg into the melted chocolate. You can either do this by hand, or you can use a fork. I find it easier to use a fork. Once coated completely, transfer to your prepared tray and cover with sprinkles. Repeat this process until all eggs are covered. Once finished, place into the refrigerator for at least an hour, or until set. Remove eggs and enjoy!
Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese
Ingredients
Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese
- 2 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 2 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon of coconut extract
- 12 oz of baking chocolate milk, semi-sweet or dark
Coconut Eggs with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
- ¾ cup of sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups of sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 cups of chocolate chips or chocolate
- handful of sprinkles optional
Instructions
Coconut Eggs Without Cream Cheese
- Make the Eggs - Firstly, gather the ingredients you need. Grab a bowl and add the coconut extract, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and butter. Mix ingredients well until the consistency is smooth and moldable. Once you can mold the mixture, shape it into balls that are around 1 inch and then create an egg shape. Repeat until you’ve used all the mixture. Place onto a tray and put in the fridge for around an hour.
- Melt Chocolate - Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwavable bowl. Place in the microwave and check every 10-15 seconds that the chocolate is melting. This will prevent the chocolate from burning. Leave to one side.
- Coat the Eggs - Dip eggs into chocolate (using a fork is ideal). Let any excess run off the eggs before you transfer them to a tray. Place onto a paper-lined sheet. Follow the same steps for all the eggs and then place in the refrigerator to harden. You can now serve and enjoy!
Coconut Eggs with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
- Make the Eggs - Grab a bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and coconut. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Now you’ll need to gradually add the powdered sugar. Keep mixing until you have mixed in all the sugar.
- Shape the Eggs - Remove the mixture from the bowl and shape the eggs. You can either roll the eggs by hand (which is the easiest option) or you can use a rolling pin, roll out the mixture and use a cutter to cut the eggs and shape them. Once shaped, place on a lined baking sheet. For best results, place the rolled eggs into the freezer for at least half an hour.
- Melt the Chocolate - Remove the eggs from the refrigerator and melt the chocolate. You can do this in the microwave, in a microwave-safe bowl, or you can boil water and place the chocolate into a glass bowl and melt it that way. Once smooth, remove from heat. Line a baking sheet with paper.
- Coat the Eggs - Dip each egg into the melted chocolate. You can either do this by hand, or you can use a fork. I find it easier to use a fork. Once coated completely, transfer to your prepared tray and cover with sprinkles. Repeat this process until all eggs are covered. Once finished, place into the refrigerator for at least an hour, or until set. Remove eggs and enjoy!
Nutrition
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make coconut eggs without cream cheese. Whichever recipe you choose, coconut eggs can be just as delicious if you choose to not use cream cheese. Sweetened condensed milk is the perfect substitute, and you can also use dairy-free alternatives too, if have a dairy intolerance.
They make for the perfect treat and can be enjoyed at any time of the year; in particular Easter. They'll look perfect in Easter baskets, particularly the sprinkled eggs.
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making coconut eggs without cream cheese? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
