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Cherry Nut Easter Eggs

Recipe #268210 | 20 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 10 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Lorrie in Montreal

These are lovely for Easter but they could be made into balls for Christmas as well.

Posted on: Nov 27, 2007

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
  • 1 (9 ounce) jar maraschino cherry
  • cup finely chopped pecan or walnut
  • 1-1 1/2 lb confectioners' sugar
  • lb chocolate, melted
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.
    2. 2
      Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.
    3. 3
      Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
    4. 4
      Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.
    5. 5
      Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
    6. 6
      Chill several hours until firm.
    7. 7
      Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.
    8. 8
      Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.

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    From: princesskim

    On Mar 25, 2008

    These eggs were good...a little on the "too sweet" side but, definitely good for cherry lovers! They were a little difficult to form but, overall a good Easter recipe!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (161g)

    Recipe makes 10 servings

    Calories 633
    Calories from Fat 331 (52%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 36.8g 56%
    Saturated Fat 18.6g 92%
    Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 13mg 4%
    Sodium 178mg 7%
    Potassium 450mg 12%
    Total Carbohydrate 87.3g 29%
    Dietary Fiber 9.5g 37%
    Sugars 68.6g
    Protein 7.4g 14%
    Vitamin A 176mcg 3%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 84mg 8%
    Iron 8mg 46%

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