Rich, creamy, and decadent cocoa awaits with this Easter Egg Hot Chocolate Recipe. Made with Cadbury Creme Eggs, heavy cream, and just 3 other ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly and easily.
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I love making homemade hot cocoa but I've been experimenting a lot with adding in candies for additional sweetness and chocolate flavors and I have got to say that I am really on to something with this Easter hot chocolate.
Even while the winter weather outside is 80F+ degrees (I live in Florida), I've been thinking up new Easter hot chocolate ideas. I finally settled on creme egg hot chocolate, and it's right up there with Butterfingers Hot Chocolate.
Top off your mugs with some whipped cream and festive Easter sprinkles and you're in for a real treat! This drink is a great way to celebrate Easter on a budget.
Check out our other favorite Easter recipes like our Easter Confetti Cake and Easter Bunny Biscuits.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A balanced drink. The Cadbury creme egg hot chocolate has added richness from the melted chocolate shells and a little more sweetness from the creme fillings. Together it adds just the right amount of balance to our warm drink.
- It's a cheap way to celebrate the holiday. Costing very little money to make, you can have several glasses of delicious cocoa. Serve alongside some Cake Mix Carrot Muffins or Puff Pastry Egg Tarts for a simple brunch on a budget.
- It's easy to make. Just melt and whisk something together in a pot and it's ready to pour and drink in minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
Cocoa powder- Use baking cocoa to get a good unsweetened chocolate-flavored base.
Heavy cream- Adding in heavy cream will make the hot cocoa richer and creamier.
Cadbury creme eggs- Use Cadbury creme eggs to flavor the hot chocolate and add sweetness. Unwrap them, and use both the filling and the shells.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Milk Options. Use whatever you have, whole milk, 2%, evaporated milk, half-and-half, or dairy-free alternatives. Any of them will work for this cocoa.
Heavy Cream Swap. For a lighter drink, replace the heavy cream with additional milk. It won't be quite as rich but will still taste great.
Extra Chocolate Boost. Add 2-4 tablespoons (about ¼ cup) chocolate chips if you want a thicker, more dessert-like cocoa. It's delicious but very rich, so adjust to taste.
Sweeter Version. If you prefer your cocoa sweeter, stir in a tablespoon of sugar or a splash of vanilla after melting the eggs.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use Clearance Candy. Stock up on Cadbury Creme Eggs after Easter when they go on sale. This recipe works anytime, not just in spring.
Stretch the Batch. Add extra milk and reduce the cream to make more servings without sacrificing flavor.
Skip Extra Toppings. Whipped cream and sprinkles are optional; the drink is flavorful enough on its own.
🥄 Instructions for Easter Egg Hot Chocolate
Step 1: Over medium-low heat, in a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder.
Step 2: Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream.
Step 3: Continue to whisk the mixture until the sugar and cocoa have dissolved.
Step 4: Chop your Cadbury creme eggs into quarters.
Step 5: Add the chopped Creme eggs to the pot of warm milk.
Step 6: Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 7: Remove cocoa from heat.
Step 8: Pour cocoa into two mugs.
Step 9: Garnish with whipped cream and serve.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Adjust the richness. If at any point you feel like the cocoa is just too rich or sweet you can easily tone it down by adding in a little more milk.
- Servings may vary. Depending on the size of your drinking mugs and how full you fill them you may be able to get 3 or even 4 glasses filled from this one recipe.
- Don't prep too soon. Do not chop the Creme eggs too early in preparation as the creme will start falling out of the shells and cause a mess on your cutting boards or wherever you have them placed until needed.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This Easter Egg Hot Chocolate pairs perfectly with simple pastries like muffins, cinnamon rolls, or scones. It also goes well with light snacks such as buttered toast, shortbread cookies, or fresh fruit to balance the richness of the drink.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Hot chocolate typically uses melted chocolate as its rich and flavorful base, while cocoa is often crafted with powdered cocoa or baking cocoa as its chocolate foundation. Both options are delicious, but one can yield a richer and creamier drink compared to the other.
You can use any milk that you would prefer for this hot chocolate recipe. I tend to prefer whole milk or 2% as that is what I have on hand but feel free to use unsweetened almond milk or even coffee creamer if preferred.
Avoid bringing your milk mixture to a boil; instead, aim to scald it. This means you should observe only a few gentle bubbles appearing around the pan's edges. Ensure the mixture is warm enough to completely melt the chocolate without any remaining lumps in the liquid.
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📖 Recipe
Easter Egg Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar - ($0.09)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder - ($0.36)
- 2 cups whole milk - ($0.40)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream - ($1.49)
- 5 whole Cadbury Creme Eggs, quartered - ($5.44)
- whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Dry. In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add Dairy. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream until smooth and fully combined. Heat gently, whisking often, until the sugar and cocoa dissolve.
- Melt Chocolate. Add the quartered Cadbury Creme Eggs and whisk continuously until the chocolate shells melt and the cocoa becomes smooth. Heat just until steaming with small bubbles at the edges. Do not boil.
- Serve. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and serve warm.
Notes
- Creme Eggs. Chop just before using to prevent the creme centers from leaking.
- Sweetness. Add more milk to mellow the cocoa if desired.
- Milk Options. Whole milk, 2 percent, almond milk, or coffee creamer all work.
- Yield. Makes about 3 to 4 servings, depending on mug size.
- Texture Tip. Keep the heat low to avoid scorching or grainy cocoa.
Nutritional Information
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