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    Home » All Desserts » By Holiday » Easter

    Published: Mar 11, 2023 · Modified: Apr 5, 2023 by Claire

    Creme Egg Brownies

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe· 5 from 11 reviews

    Looking for an Easter dessert? Look no further! These creme egg brownies feature your favorite Easter candies but with even more chocolaty goodness - Fudgy brownies, ooey-gooey creme and a chocolate drizzle.

    Stack of three brownies with creme eggs inside on a brown cutting board next to a bouquet of white flowers, a bottle of milk, chopped egg candies in a cream colored bowl and a large white bowl in the background.

    Ahhh Easter: A season full of chocolaty goodness, delicious treats and, of course, all things creme egg.

    In years past, I've made creme egg cupcakes and creme egg cheesecake, but this year, I'm pulling out all the chocolaty stops for the chocolate bonanza that are these creme egg brownies.

    With a creamy center, fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor, these brownies are guaranteed to have you coming back for seconds, thirds and fourths.

    Jump to:
    • What kind of chocolate is best for brownies?
    • How to get that crinkle top
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Using a box mix
    • Expert tips
    • Recipe
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    What kind of chocolate is best for brownies?

    The best kind of chocolate for these brownies is one with a high percentage of cacao bean.

    In case you’ve ever wondered what that really means, the percentage is a general indicator for sweetness and flavor intensity: The higher the percentage, the more intense and less sweet the flavor.

    Because we'll be adding sugar and other flavors to these brownies, we don't need those things to come baked into the bars.

    For these reasons, I recommend using a chocolate that's between 60-70% cacao. A semi sweet chocolate will also work.

    How to get that crinkle top

    My ideal brownies have a perfectly crinkled, shiny layer of flaky goodness on top. And while there's more than one way to get that crinkly layer, this is my favorite, tried and true technique:

    Important step #1 - Whip the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, just like you would for meringue. This serves two purposes: It dissolves the sugar, which is what leads to the crust, and creates a soft, fudgy texture. No cakey brownies here.

    Important step #2 - Melt the chocolate and butter together. Combining these two ingredients and melting them together keeps the chocolate from seizing and it makes it easier to mix it into the meringue without over-mixing or deflating it.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Chocolate and butter dripping off a spatula back into a silver bowl.

    Place a small pot with a few inches of water onto your stovetop. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

    In a bowl that will fit on top of the pot without touching the water, combine the chocolate and butter.

    Place over the pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until the butter and chocolate melt and combine.

    Chocolate being poured into whipped eggs and sugar.

    In a medium size bowl, whip the eggs and sugar (both the brown and granulated sugar) until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

    With your mixer on low, pour the chocolate/butter into the egg mixture, beating until just combined.

    Overhead view of brownie batter in a pan with creme eggs around it.

    Fold in the flour, baking cocoa, salt and vanilla extract.

    Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, fold in 9 of the mini creme eggs.

    Pour the batter into a parchment paper lined 8" square cake pan.

    Overhead view of baked creme egg brownies.

    Slice the full size creme eggs and the remaining mini ones in half. Press them into the top of the batter.

    Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with gummy bits of brownie but no liquid batter.

    Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before drizzling with melted chocolate.

    How do you cut a creme egg in half?
    Creme eggs are easiest to cut, and a lot less likely to crack, when they've been frozen for at least a few hours. Using a large, sharp knife, rock the knife along the seam of the egg to create a groove, and then press down on the handle with both hands to slice through it.

    Creme egg brownies on a silver cooling rack with one turned up to show a cross section of creme eggs in the middle.

    Using a box mix

    The cost of groceries these days is no joke - You could probably upgrade a box of brownie mix for less than cost of the chocolate in this recipe. So if you want to save yourself some money (and time) by going that route, I'm here for it.

    Here's how to adapt this recipe to a box mix:

    Choose a box mix of your choice and follow the instructions to make the batter. This recipe makes an 8"x8" brownie, so keep in mind that you'll have to increase the number of creme eggs if you select a 9"x13" box mix.

    Fold in the creme eggs as instructed, pour the batter into your pan and press the creme egg halves into the top. Bake as the package instructs.

    Melt down some chocolate (chocolate chips work well for this) and drizzle across the top of the cooled brownies.

    Sliced creme egg brownies on a small brown cutting board with a bottle of milk, chopped egg candies and a white bowl in the background.

    Expert tips

    • Testing for doneness: You know brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with gummy bits of crumbs but no raw batter. If in doubt, it’s better to under bake brownies than over bake them.
    • Easy slicing: Brownies are easiest to slice when they've been refrigerated for at least a few hours and up to overnight.
    • Storage: These brownies are best when eaten within 3-4 days and can be stored at room temperature in an air tight container. They can also be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
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    Creme Egg Brownie Recipe

    Sliced creme egg brownies on a small brown cutting board with a bottle of milk, chopped egg candies and a white bowl in the background.
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    5 from 11 reviews

    These creme egg brownies feature fudgy brownies, ooey-gooey creme and a chocolate drizzle.

    • Author: Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 12 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
    • 6 oz chocolate between 60-70% cacao + extra for garnish/drizzle
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup baking cocoa
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 12 mini creme eggs, frozen
    • 3 full size creme eggs, frozen

    Instructions

    1. Combine the butter and chocolate in a medium size bowl.
    2. Place over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted.
    3. In a separate bowl, whip the eggs and sugar (both brown and granulated) until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
    4. With your mixer on low, pour the chocolate/butter into the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
    5. Fold the flour, baking cocoa, salt and vanilla in.
    6. Once all of the ingredients are fully incorporated into the batter, fold in 9 of the mini eggs.
    7. Pour the batter into a parchment paper lined 8" square cake pan.
    8. Slice the full size creme eggs and the remaining mini eggs in half. Press them into the top of the batter.
    9. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.
    10. Allow the brownies to cool in their pan.
    11. Drizzle with melted chocolate and slice.

    Notes

      • Testing for doneness: You know brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with gummy bits of crumbs but no raw batter. If in doubt, it’s better to under bake brownies than over bake them.
      • Easy slicing: Brownies are easiest to slice when they've been refrigerated for at least a few hours and up to overnight.
      • Storage: These brownies are best when eaten within 3-4 days and can be stored at room temperature in an air tight container. They can also be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 453
    • Sugar: 53.8g
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Fat: 20.5g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.5g
    • Carbohydrates: 63.1g
    • Fiber: 0.8g
    • Protein: 5.6g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg

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    1. Bernice says

      March 13, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      oh gosh, these photos are killing me! I just want to reach right in for a brownie. I haven't had a cream egg in years but my kids are huge fans. I know this will be a winning Easter treat so I have pinned this post for later!






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    2. Sangeetha S says

      March 14, 2023 at 12:20 am

      These Creme Egg Brownies will be perfect Easter treat! The recipe is easy to follow and the brownies looks so rich and fudgy. I can't wait to try them this easter!






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    3. Liana says

      March 14, 2023 at 8:16 am

      SO GOOD!!! I had to portion them out so i wouldnt eat the entire sheet in a single day! 😍






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    4. Sean says

      March 14, 2023 at 9:23 am

      These brownies are just to die for. I would have never thought to use creme eggs like this and I was blown away.






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    5. Kathryn Donangelo says

      March 14, 2023 at 9:46 am

      These brownies are my new favorite Spring treat! Love the creme chocolate eggs- they were the best part! I added sprinkles to make mine extra festive 🙂






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    6. Tammy says

      March 16, 2023 at 10:21 am

      Nothing compares to homemade brownies especially with the cadbury creme eggs! One of my all time favorite treats...these look beautiful!

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    7. Veronika says

      March 17, 2023 at 1:49 pm

      These look amazing! I love decadent fudgy brownies and these look like the perfect dessert for Easter! Can't wait to give them a try.






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    8. Dennis says

      March 19, 2023 at 8:17 am

      Those brownies look so good! I'm going to make these with my Granddaughter next week.






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    9. Elaine says

      March 19, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      These brownies are absolutely stunning! Love how delicious they look, and I can only imagine how they taste! Yum!






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    10. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      March 19, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      Oh you are naughty! LOL These are so decadent and over-the-top delicious! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! These are going on repeat!






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    11. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

      March 19, 2023 at 1:57 pm

      I need to get those creme eggs to try this recipe BEFORE Easter. What a great idea. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration.






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    12. Jenny says

      March 19, 2023 at 10:25 pm

      These brownies look fantastic! My nieces will love making these creme egg brownies with me this Easter. Your recipe is easy and fuss-free. Everything about it is perfect. Thank you for such a beautiful idea!






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