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Chocolate Cups with Lemon Cream

Bright, sweet, creamy and utterly delicious — this chocolate cups with lemon cream recipe will show you how to make bite-sized beauties. The star of these Chocolate Cups with Lemon Cream is citrus-forward lemon cream that's not too tart. The cream sits gently in delicate chocolate cups that are elegant enough for a cocktail party or reception. Put them out on a tray and wait for people to ask you how you made such an impressive treat.  Love lemon in your sweets? White Chip Lemon Bars are your next culinary adventure.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
6 cups
Prep:
17 Min.
Bake:
7 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine, (1/2 stick) melted
  • freshly grated lemon peel (optional)
  • Chocolate Coating
  • 3/4 cup
    HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tsp
    shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
  • Lemon Cream
  • 1 package
    lemon pudding (instant) and pie filling mix
  • 1 cup
    milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    lemon extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
microwave
cookie sheet
mixing bowl
measuring cups
rubber scraper
juice glasses
refrigerator
whisk or mixer

Step-By-Step Directions

Chocolate Coating: Place 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chips and 1 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 45 seconds or until smooth when stirred.

Lemon Cream: Combine 1 package (4- serving size) instant lemon pudding and pie filling mix, 1 cup milk and 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract in medium bowl. Beat with whisk or on low speed of mixer 2 minutes. Fold in 1-1/2 cups thawed non-dairy whipped topping; refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. About 2-1/2 cups.

Additional questions?