Cadbury Creme Bites: Delicious Easter Treat Recipe

Introduction

Cadbury Creme Bites are a delightful Easter treat that combine creamy filling with rich milk chocolate in bite-sized form. These homemade candies are fun to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (16 oz each) milk chocolate, melted
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 2 drops orange gel food coloring
• 1 drop yellow gel food coloring

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line 48 mini muffin cups with parchment paper liners to prepare for the chocolate and creme layers.
2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 16 ounces of milk chocolate on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue melting in 20-second increments until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour melted chocolate into a piping bag and snip the tip. Pipe a thin layer into the bottom of each lined muffin cup. Tap the pan gently to distribute evenly.
4. Step 4: In a stand mixer bowl, beat butter and corn syrup until combined. Add milk, vanilla, and salt, then slowly mix in powdered sugar until mixture is stiff.
5. Step 5: Divide the creme mixture: transfer two-thirds into a piping bag for the white layer. Add orange and yellow gel food coloring to the remaining third and mix until evenly colored, then fill a separate piping bag.
6. Step 6: Cut the piping bag tip of the white creme to about ½-inch and pipe a thick layer over the chocolate in each muffin cup.
7. Step 7: Cut the orange creme piping bag tip to about ¼-inch. Pipe orange creme onto the center of the white layer. Tap the pan to smooth the layers.
8. Step 8: Re-melt the remaining 16 ounces of milk chocolate. Pour into a clean piping bag, cut the tip, and pipe melted chocolate over each creme-filled cup, covering edges completely. Tap the pan gently to smooth.
9. Step 9: Refrigerate the filled cups for 30 minutes until the chocolate is set and firm.

Tips & Variations

• Use parchment paper liners to make removing the bites easy and mess-free.
• Gel food coloring helps achieve vibrant orange creme without altering texture.
• For a festive twist, add a drop of peppermint extract to the creme filling instead of vanilla.
• If you don’t have a piping bag, use a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.

Storage

Store Cadbury Creme Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Avoid storing in warm areas to prevent melting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet flavor. Just melt it the same way and proceed with the recipe.

How do I prevent the chocolate from cracking when biting into the creme bites?

Ensure the chocolate layers are thin and fully set before adding the next layer. Also, serving the bites slightly chilled but not too cold helps prevent cracking.

Cadbury Creme Bites: Delicious Easter Treat Recipe

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Cadbury Creme Bites are delightful mini Easter treats featuring a smooth milk chocolate shell filled with a sweet, creamy center tinted a vibrant orange. These bite-sized confections combine the richness of melted milk chocolate with a creamy, vanilla-infused filling, making them perfect for festive gatherings or gifting.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes (including melting chocolate)
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes refrigeration time)
• Yield: 48 pieces 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chocolate Shell

• 2 packages (16 oz each) milk chocolate, melted

Creme Filling

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 2 drops orange gel food coloring
• 1 drop yellow gel food coloring

Instructions

1. Prepare Muffin Cups: Line 48 mini muffin cups with parchment paper liners to create individual molds for the bites.
2. Melt Chocolate: Place 16 ounces of milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, stir, and continue melting in 20-second increments until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
3. Form Chocolate Base: Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag, snip the tip, and pipe a thin layer into the bottom of each lined muffin cup. Gently tap the pan on the counter to spread evenly. Set aside any extra chocolate for re-melting.
4. Make Creme Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and light corn syrup until combined. Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is stiff.
5. Divide and Color Creme: Spoon two-thirds of the creme into one piping bag. Add orange and yellow gel food coloring to the remaining creme to achieve a bright orange color, then spoon this colored creme into a separate piping bag.
6. Pipe White Creme Layer: Cut the tip of the white creme piping bag to about ½-inch diameter. Pipe a thick layer of white creme over the chocolate base in each cup.
7. Add Orange Creme Center: Cut the tip of the orange creme piping bag to about ¼-inch diameter. Pipe orange creme into the center of the white creme layer. Tap the muffin pan gently to smooth the layers.
8. Re-Melt Remaining Chocolate: Microwave the remaining 16 ounces of milk chocolate to melt, then pour into a clean piping bag and cut the tip.
9. Seal with Chocolate Top: Pipe melted chocolate over the creme layers in each cup, ensuring full coverage to the edges. Gently tap the pan to smooth chocolate tops.
10. Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the assembled creme bites for 30 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and firm.

Notes

• Use parchment paper liners to easily remove the bites once set.
• Ensure chocolate is melted smoothly by stirring frequently to avoid burning.
• Smoothing the creme layers by tapping the pan helps achieve a professional look.
• Store creme bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
• Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of orange.

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