Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
These creamy no-bake peanut butter Easter eggs are a quick, easy, and festive treat with a smooth, indulgent texture and balanced sweet and nutty flavor, perfect for spring gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240 ml)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (180 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened (28 g)
- 8 oz chocolate chips or melting chocolate (225 g), semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tbsp softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually sift and add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. The mixture should be thick but pliable.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes about 1 1/2 inches long. Smooth edges with fingers and place on the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the shaped eggs for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt 8 oz chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth, or use a double boiler over simmering water.
- Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on parchment paper.
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle colored sugar or festive sprinkles if desired.
- Let the coated eggs sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate is firm, about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese and butter for smooth filling. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Chill eggs before dipping to prevent crumbling. Work quickly when dipping to avoid chocolate hardening prematurely. Temper chocolate optionally for glossy finish. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese, butter, and chocolate. If peanut butter mixture is too sticky, add more powdered sugar; if too dry, add a teaspoon of milk or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8.5
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4.5
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, Easter eggs, festive treats, easy dessert, spring dessert, creamy, chocolate coated