How to Make Your Own Cadbury Creme Egg
Combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl., Add sugar slowly, mixing at the same time., Place 1/3 of the mixture into a smaller bowl. , Add 4 drops of yellow and 4 drops of red food coloring and stir., Cover and refrigerate...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Combine the corn syrup
Beat thoroughly. -
Step 2: butter
The mixture will get very thick and hard to stir, so use a wooden spoon. ,, This will color the mixture orange for the yolk. ,, Shape into an oval egg shape for a more "authentic" look.
Pick up a teaspoon-full of the mixture, and scoop it from one spoon to the other until it takes the egg shape that you want. ,,,, Stir, then heat for another minute. , Stick a toothpick or fork into the egg to help you handle it. ,,, -
Step 3: vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
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Step 4: Add sugar slowly
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Step 5: mixing at the same time.
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Step 6: Place 1/3 of the mixture into a smaller bowl.
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Step 7: Add 4 drops of yellow and 4 drops of red food coloring and stir.
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Step 8: Cover and refrigerate until both mixtures are firm
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Step 9: at least 2 hours.
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Step 10: Roll a small ball of orange and cover with a layer of white filling twice as thick.
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Step 11: Place the egg onto a greased plate.
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Step 12: Repeat until all eggs are created.
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Step 13: Refrigerate for another 3-4 hours.
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Step 14: Combine chocolate chips with shortening in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
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Step 15: Dip each egg into the chocolate to coat.
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Step 16: Place onto a rack to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Step 17: Allow to cool for 1-2 hours
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Step 18: then re-dip in chocolate.
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Step 19: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours so the eggs harden completely
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Step 20: then enjoy.
Detailed Guide
Beat thoroughly.
The mixture will get very thick and hard to stir, so use a wooden spoon. ,, This will color the mixture orange for the yolk. ,, Shape into an oval egg shape for a more "authentic" look.
Pick up a teaspoon-full of the mixture, and scoop it from one spoon to the other until it takes the egg shape that you want. ,,,, Stir, then heat for another minute. , Stick a toothpick or fork into the egg to help you handle it. ,,,
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