Cherry Coconut Easter Eggs Gluten Free Recipe

Delight your family with these decadent, gluten-free Cherry Coconut Easter Eggs! This recipe, originally featured on the Nestle Australia website and the March 2010 Australian Coeliac Magazine cover, creates 36 large or 50 smaller eggs – perfect for little tummies. We've adapted the recipe to remove Copha for a lighter touch. Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant color and irresistible coconut-cherry flavor. Get ready for Easter with this easy-to-follow recipe, using readily available gluten-free ingredients. Images and additional kid-friendly cooking tips are available via links in the original recipe.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 161.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Coconut Easter Eggs Gluten Free

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How to Make Cherry Coconut Easter Eggs Gluten Free

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the desiccated coconut, cherries, and vanilla extract.
  6. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners (or grease and flour the tin).
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the eggs cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
  10. Once cool, melt the chocolate and drizzle over the cooled eggs. Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or additional coconut flakes.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

15g

Carbs

7g