Cherry Nut Easter Eggs

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Ingredients

  • pecans
  • chocolate
  • maraschino cherries
  • vanilla pudding
  • milk
  • confectioners
  • butter

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

810 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 57.8g 74% DV
Carbs 69.6g 25% DV
Fiber 5.7g 20% DV
Sugar 48.1g 96% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 229mg 10% DV
Potassium 375.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 81mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 167.3mg 13% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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