The Memory Behind This Treat

The first time I made these Cadbury Brownie Bites, it was the night before our annual family Easter egg hunt, when my kitchen looked like a pastel tornado had blown through. I’d bought way too many Cadbury Creme Eggs “just in case” (you know how that goes), and my husband gently pointed out that I had more candy than actual dessert plans. I remembered my mom’s habit of tucking candies into warm brownies straight from the oven, so I grabbed a box of brownie mix and decided to experiment. The smell of chocolate filled the house in that cozy, heavy way brownies do, and I stood there unwrapping mini eggs, hoping they’d melt just enough to turn gooey in the center. When I pressed the first one into a soft brownie bite and saw it nestle down like a little treasure, I knew I was onto something.

These Cadbury Brownie Bites quickly became our unofficial “Easter morning bribe” to get everyone out of bed on time. The kids loved that each bite held a whole Creme Egg, like a chocolatey, slightly mischievous surprise just for them. I loved that they started with a simple boxed mix—no whisking 4 separate bowls or worrying if I’d over-beaten the eggs while answering, “Can I lick the spatula yet?” for the third time. Over time, I started playing with the frosting—tinting it a soft yolk-yellow and piling it high with a piping tip, sometimes decorating a plate of these bites next to a pan of peanut butter brownies or caramel blondies for a little dessert “buffet.” Now, every spring when I see those shiny Cadbury wrappers appear on the grocery shelves, I automatically reach for a box of brownie mix too, because I know exactly what’s going in the oven when I get home.

How To Make It (Mix & Ingredients)

For these Classic Oven-Baked Cadbury Brownie Bites, you’ll start with something wonderfully simple: a box brownie mix. Mix it according to the package directions, just as if you were making a regular pan of brownies—usually that means adding eggs, oil, and water. You want the batter smooth and shiny, with no streaks of dry mix hiding at the bottom of the bowl. Because we’re baking them in a mini muffin tin, be sure to spray the wells generously with nonstick spray so the brownie bites pop out cleanly. A small cookie scoop or teaspoon works perfectly here; aim for about 1 teaspoon of batter per cup so the brownies have room to rise around the Cadbury centers.

Instructions Process of Cadbury Brownie Bites

The magic of these Cadbury Brownie Bites is in the contrast: fudgy brownie, gooey center, and soft frosting on top. While the brownie bites bake, unwrap your Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs so they’re ready to press in the moment the pan comes out of the oven—this helps them sink in while the brownie is still soft and warm. Give the baked brownie bites about 2 minutes to settle, then gently push one egg into the center of each; it’s okay if the edges crack a little, they’ll be hidden under frosting. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then slowly add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and a pinch of salt for balance. Finish with a few drops of yellow food coloring to mimic that Cadbury “yolk,” then pipe or spread the frosting over the cooled bites and add sprinkles for a playful, Easter-basket finish.

Make-Ahead & Storage

Cadbury Brownie Bites are a great make-ahead Easter treat because they actually taste better once they’ve had time to settle. You can bake the brownie bases up to 2 days in advance: let them cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature. I like to layer them with a piece of parchment in between to keep the tops from sticking. Wait to add the yellow “creme” frosting and sprinkles until the day you plan to serve, so the piping stays neat and the colors stay bright. If your kitchen runs warm, you can pop the unfrosted brownies in the fridge, but always bring them back to room temp before decorating so they don’t sweat.

Once you’ve frosted your Cadbury Brownie Bites, they’ll keep well for 3–4 days in an airtight container. Store them in a single layer, or gently stack with parchment between layers to protect the swirl of frosting. If you chill them, the buttercream firms up nicely and the Cadbury filling stays fudgy, but the bites will taste best if you set them out for 15–20 minutes before serving so the centers soften a bit. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted brownie bites for up to 2 months, tightly wrapped in plastic and then in a freezer bag; thaw overnight in the fridge, then frost and decorate as usual. This make-ahead approach works especially well if you’re juggling other Easter desserts like peanut butter eggs or a tray of classic chocolate chip cookie bars.

Best Ingredients & Party Variations

For the best Cadbury Brownie Bites, start with a fudgy-style brownie mix, not a “cake-like” one—this keeps the centers dense and chewy so they can stand up to that gooey Cadbury Creme Egg. Use real unsalted butter for the frosting instead of margarine; you’ll taste the difference in both flavor and texture, and it pipes more smoothly. Make sure your powdered sugar is well sifted so your “yolk” topping looks silky, not lumpy. I also recommend chilling your unwrapped Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs for about 15 minutes so they hold their shape better when pressed into the warm brownie. And don’t skip the vanilla—use a good-quality extract or paste for that bakery-style sweetness that balances the intense chocolate.

Once you’ve nailed the basics, these Cadbury Brownie Bites become a tiny party playground. For kids’ parties, top some with pastel sprinkles and leave others plain for those who don’t want extra sweetness. Hosting a spring brunch? Make a mixed platter: half with classic yellow “yolk” frosting, half with pale pink or lavender swirls using just a drop of different food coloring. For chocoholics, drizzle the tops with melted dark chocolate before sprinkling, or tuck a few with chopped Mini Eggs instead of full creme eggs so guests get a surprise bite. You can even create a “build-your-own bite” station with plain brownie bases, bowls of mini eggs, frosting in piping bags, and fun toppings—let everyone decorate their own Cadbury Brownie Bites and watch them disappear long before dessert officially starts.

Serving of Cadbury Brownie Bites

Conclusion

Every time I pull a warm tray of these from the oven, I’m reminded that it’s often the smallest treats that carry the biggest memories. Whether you’re tucking them into lunchboxes, passing a plate around after dinner, or sneaking one (or three) with a late-night cup of tea, these little bites have a way of turning an ordinary day into something a bit more special.

I hope this recipe finds a cozy place in your home, the way it has in mine—maybe as your go-to for last-minute guests, rainy day baking projects, or those “we just need a little chocolate” moments. Don’t worry about making them perfect; focus on having fun, licking the spatula, and sharing the still-warm edges with the people you love. That’s where the real magic of Cadbury Brownie Bites lives.

If you haven’t tried them yet, this is your gentle nudge to preheat the oven, unwrap that chocolate, and treat yourself. For more delicious recipes like this, follow us on social media!

Recipe

Cadbury Brownie Bites

Mini brownie bites stuffed with Cadbury Creme Eggs and topped with yolk-yellow buttercream frosting.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 brownie bites

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 box brownie mix for a 13x9-inch pan, plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on the package
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 24 Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs from 2 Cadbury Creme Mini Eggs 12-packs, unwrapped
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 drops yellow food coloring
• Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prepare the brownie batter in a medium bowl according to the directions on the brownie mix box, stirring just until smooth and no dry mix remains.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon of brownie batter into each well of the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup no more than halfway.
• Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 11 minutes, until the tops are set but still soft.
• Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 2 minutes.
• Gently press 1 unwrapped Cadbury Creme Mini Egg into the center of each warm brownie bite, allowing it to sink slightly into the brownie. Let cool in the pan for another 2 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the brownie bites to a wire rack and let them cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
• While the brownie bites cool, place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
• Add the sifted powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, then increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Add the yellow food coloring to the frosting and mix on low speed or stir by hand until the color is evenly distributed.
• Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip, or use a small spatula or knife. Pipe or spread the yellow frosting onto the cooled brownie bites, covering the Cadbury Creme Eggs.
• Immediately top each frosted brownie bite with sprinkles. Serve right away or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

- For easiest removal, let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan before gently twisting them out with your fingers or a small offset spatula.
- If the brownie tops crack when you press in the Cadbury Creme Eggs, do not worry; the frosting will cover any imperfections.
- For a neater look, chill the brownie bites briefly before frosting so the centers are completely set.
- You can make the brownie bases up to 2 days ahead and frost them on the day you plan to serve.

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