Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 12 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Marshmallow | not in our table | 0 |
| Fruit | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ pound marshmallow cream
- ½ cup shortening, melted
- ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
- nuts
- dipping chocolate
Directions
In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265°F on a candy thermometer.
Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
Add melted shortening, confectioner's sugar, candied fruit and nuts.
Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
Makes 10 eggs which will keep for 6 – 8 months.
Note: try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.
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