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The Best Gluten-Free Crème Egg Brownies Recipe

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A deliciously moist super chocolatey brownie baked with Creme Egg Easter eggs and drizzled with milk and white chocolates. The perfect Easter treat! 

Gluten-Free Creme Egg Easter Brownie Recipe

The best Easter brownie recipe

Are you looking for the ultimate gluten-free Easter bake? Even if you don’t follow a gluten-free diet (I don’t) I’ve got your back covered. These brownies are a slight adaptation to my ever-popular Ooey Gooey Gluten-Free Brownie recipe that I made some years ago, a recipe which is consistently in the top ten viewed posts on my blog every. single. day. The amount of positive feedback I’ve received on that recipe post is overwhelming.

So, with this recipe, I’ve jazzed up my ooey gooey gluten-free brownies for Easter.

A note – Cadbury Crème Eggs are not officially gluten-free, but they do not have any gluten-containing ingredients listed on the label. Celiac.com consider them safe for those following a gluten-free diet but do not recommend them for sensitive individuals. Always read the labels and make judgements based on your knowledge about your sensitivity and comfort levels.

Gluten-Free Creme Egg Easter Brownie Recipe

As I said, I don’t follow a gluten-free diet, but I reckon these brownies are right up there as one of the best brownies I’ve ever eaten, gluten-free or not. The secret is not to use a gluten-free flour substitute, but rather, ground almonds.

Dark chocolate is an absolute must too, ideally 85% cocoa solids, but it’ll still work with as little as 70%. Get some decent eggs too, preferably free-range organic ones from a farm you trust (mine are currently coming from a croft on the island of Bressay until my Turriefield veg box starts up again). They’ll have gorgeous rich yellow yolks. Dark brown soft sugar gives the brownies a gorgeous fudgy flavour, and the caster sugar (or granulated if that’s what you’ve got) cuts through the bitterness of the dark chocolate.

It all just works together really well. Trust me.

Ingredients needed…

  • mini creme eggs
  • good quality dark chocolate – at least 85% dark chocolate for the best flavour
  • dark brown muscovado sugar
  • caster sugar (or granulated, for my overseas readers)
  • ground almonds
  • butter
  • vanilla
  • free range eggs
  • milk and white chocolate for drizzling
  • food colouring (optional)

How to make crème egg brownies

Before you start anything, boil the kettle and fill a large pot (the one you cook your spaghetti in) with about three inches of boiling water.

Put the pot on the lowest heat you can. Break the dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a large heatproof bowl along with the butter and place the bowl on the top of the barely simmering water. Ignore it until you’re done the next few steps. By then, it should be deliciously melted and chocolatey.

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

Crack your eggs into a bowl and whisk until they are light and fluffy. Add the soft brown sugar and caster sugar (or granulated, if using) and whisk for a good few minutes until everything is well incorporated.

By now, your chocolate and butter will be melted. Give it a good old stir and pour it into the egg mixture. Whisk again. Carefully fold in your ground almonds with a wooden spoon and then pour the whole thing into a prepared baking tin.

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

A note here on baking paper – make sure it’s a good non-stick one if you don’t want bits of paper stuck to your brownies.

If you don’t have a baking tin with a removable base it’s a good idea to use one whole piece of paper for the bottom and sides of the tin, so you can remove the whole tray of brownies at once when they’re cooled enough.

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

Next, take a packet of mini crème eggs and carefully cut them in half lengthwise along the join. Arrange on the top of the brownie batter and bake the whole thing in the centre of the oven for 35 minutes if you want deliciously gooey brownies, and 45 minutes if you prefer a harder brownie. Either way, they’re still delicious.

Leave the brownies in the pan to cool completely before removing.

To prepare the chocolate decoration, melt your milk chocolate and white chocolate the same way as you did the dark. Divide the white chocolate in two and add a few drops of yellow gel food colouring until it reaches a colour you like. Make sure to use gel colour, as the drops, for some reason, make the chocolate solidify. Gel colour will leave the chocolate still runny.

How to Make Gluten Free Creme Egg Brownies

Pour the melted chocolates into three disposable piping bags, snip off the tips and drizzle across the top of the cooled brownies.

Slice and serve! I used a little of the extra melted chocolate to decorate a plate before arranging a sliced brownie on it with half a crème egg to garnish. 

Gluten-Free Creme Egg Easter Brownie Recipe

Other crème egg recipes you might like

This time of year crème egg recipes are quite popular amongst us food bloggers. Last year I created a No Churn Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Cream Cake. You might also like Claire’s Cadbury Creme Egg Scottish Tablet, Helen’s Cadbury Creme Egg Fondue,  Lucy’s Slow-Cooker Creme Egg Chocolate Cake. Emma has created a Cadbury Creme Egg Bundt Cake while Bintu has her own Creme Egg Brownies recipe with some rather clever ingredients in it. Choclette has blogged some rather fun Creme Egg Buns and last but not least, Rebeccas has turned her crème eggs into Creme Egg Stuffed Chocolate Cookies.

Last but not least, we can’t forget Sarah’s infamous Creme Egg Cheesecake recipe – that thing goes viral every year!

Seriously, we bloggers love our crème eggs! What’s your favourite way to eat a crème egg? Let me know in the comments!

Gluten-Free Creme Egg Brownie Recipe

The Best Gluten-Free Crème Egg Brownies Recipe

A deliciously moist super chocolatey brownie baked with Creme Egg Easter eggs and drizzled with milk and white chocolates. The perfect Easter treat!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

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Equipment

9-inch square tin
baking paper
mixing bowl
whisk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180 C/350 F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking tin and line with non-stick baking paper.
  • Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat proof bowl along with the butter. Suspend the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and leave to melt.
  • Beat the eggs with a whisk in a large mixing bowl until they are light and airy.
  • Gradually add the white and brown sugars, beating continuously, until the mixture is thick (about 3 minutes).
  • Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and the vanilla extract.
  • Using a wooden spoon, fold in the ground almonds.
  • Spoon into the prepared baking tin.
  • Carefully cut each of the mini crème eggs into half and arrange all over the top of the brownie mixture, cut side up.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for 35-45 minutes (35 for gooey brownies, 45 for more set ones).
  • Leave to cool completely in the tin before removing.
  • Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls above pans of barely simmering water.
  • Divide the white chocolate in half, and colour one half with a few drops of yellow gel food colouring.
  • Pour the cooled, melted chocolate into piping bags and decorate the top of the cooled brownies.
  • Brownies will keep for several days in an airtight container.

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Notes

Cadbury Crème Eggs are not considered to be gluten-free as they are made in a factory that also handles wheat. However, their ingredients lists, in both the US and the UK contain no gluten-containing ingredients. It is important to read labels, check manufacturers websites, check ingredients and allergen lists, and make judgements based on your own judgement about your sensitivity and comfort levels.
In 2016 Celiac.com added Cadbury Crème Eggs to their 'safe Easter candy list' for those following a gluten-free diet, but they do not recommend them for sensitive individuals. Visit Celiac.com for more information.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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Comments

  6. Jeanine says

    Yum! This would be such a big hit in our family, it wouldn’t last very long at all! It looks absolutely delicious!

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  9. Crystal says

    I love all the Easter treats, especially Cadbury Crème Eggs. These brownies are happening immediately. I amy not tell the kids I made them and eat them all myself.

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  10. Tami says

    I have been back and forth about going gluten-free for about three months. Seeing this delicious dessert has made up my mind that I can do this!

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  15. Ellie p says

    These look delicious. I know a few people who love creme eggs so I may have to give this a go for them.

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  16. Mudpie Fridays says

    Cadbury Creme Eggs are my absolute favourite Easter chocolate. I will so be giving these a go especially as we think that our youngest needs to go gluten free. Great recipe – thank you x

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  18. Cia Black says

    Yes please, this delectable treat would have t be made in triple quantity for my household. As it would be an instant favorite and I’d need one just for myself.

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  20. Choclette says

    Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa BTW and for linking to one of my recipes. I’ve pinned to several boards and shared all over the place. Oh, I want a creme egg brownie!

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  25. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    These certainly look super gooey Elizabeth and gooey brownies are the best brownies.
    Re Creme Eggs – Coeliac UK approves Cadbury Creme Eggs as gluten free and states that they ARE suitable for a gluten free diet. It is possible that Creme Eggs in the States are made differently, but in the UK they are considered safe.

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  26. Joanna says

    I love cream eggs and it’s such a shame that you can only find them in shops around Easter time. I actually never thought of using them to make a cake, but it does sound so delicious! Brownies are some of my favorite cakes, and the gooey eggs inside can only be a delicious nice surprise!

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  30. Shubhada Bhide says

    OMG!! This gluten-free creme egg brownies looks delightful and really tempting. I would love to try this recipe for my kid’s snack. They will really love this for sure.

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  31. Louise says

    That is one seriously sinful dish! And perfect, now that Easter is coming up! For a pregnant lady this is very very tempting recipe that needs to be tried out 🙂

    X Louise

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  32. Preet says

    These look so delicious, love the way you presented them, the pictures are making me hungry already. I would love to try this recipe out, the step-wise pictures are so helpful

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  36. Alison Rost says

    I think I just died and when to chocolate heaven! I love that this recipe is gluten free, I don’t exactly follow a gluten free diet either but the recipes are healthier without sacrificing taste! Case in point, this lovely dessert that you shared!

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  39. kumamonjeng says

    When I saw the picture of the cakes, I really wanted to have a bite! So pretty, so tempting and so creative. I am not sure I can achieve and accomplish this piece of art but I would really wanted to try one bite.

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  49. Olivia says

    I am not a huge fan of Creme egg, however this recipe sounds amazing and not to mention look fabulous! You have a great talent, glad that this recipe is gluten free too!

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  50. Heather says

    Love that these brownies are gluten-free. I was recently diagnosed with a gluten intolerance and have been looking for some tasty recipes. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  51. Linda Hobbis says

    Those look amazing. I’m a bit amused though since the ad that popped up at the bottom of the post whilst I was reading it was for Weight Watchers.

    Still, a little of what you fancy does you good!

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  54. Indu says

    Though I am not into cooking and baking much but your brownies are luring me to try something amazing as looking in your pics and with recipe at hand I can take a chance.

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  55. Ithfifi says

    Oh my goodness, that is the naughtiest looking brownie I’ve ever seen!!! My niece and nephew would love me if I made this for them, it looks so indulgent!

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  57. Choclette says

    Strangely, I was planning on making brownies with ground almonds instead of flour today. I’m so glad I was, because after reading this post I am truly lusting after some ooey gooey brownies. Hadn’t thought about adding creme eggs, but that can only make things better.

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  58. Cindy says

    I know why it’s one of your top posts, they look amazing. I’m vegan and could veganize your recipe, but not the creme eggs. That’s one candy they haven’t veganized -yet!

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  61. Ching says

    I love how you are so ready for Easter already! Cadbury eggs, chocolate ANYTHING, I seriously cannot resist. This looks so yummy. I’m a mess around Halloween ,Easter. .any holiday! My sweet tooth cannot resist!

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  71. Margaret Gallagher says

    Utter delight – will give my FAMILY so much delight to make this – several practice runs as I’LL need to keep sampling

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  72. Ayana says

    This looks AMAZING. Super sweet…I may only be able to eat a small piece lol. My dad always loved Cadbury eggs (unfortunately for him he is diabetic now and can’t indulge like he used to) so I always think of him when I see them!

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  78. Mairi says

    Creme Eggs are my favourite Easter treat of all time! Such a shame you can’t get them all year round. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe soon. Tis the season afterall!

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  85. Lucy says

    Wow they look amazing and with the ground almonds in there I am sure I would love these, as I do adore almond! Love the decoration too, so pretty. Thanks for linking to my recipe 🙂

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