How to make Chocolate Easter Eggs at home
Course: DessertCuisine: WesternDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesChocolate Easter Eggs are a classic treat during the Easter season, and making them at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. This recipe for homemade chocolate Easter eggs is easy to follow and allows you to customize the filling and decorations to your liking.
Ingredients
500 grams chocolate
100 grams butter
200 grams sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Easter egg molds
Directions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the Easter egg molds and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until set.
- Remove the chocolate Easter eggs from the molds and decorate as desired.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs!
Quick Notes
- Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water to melt the chocolate to prevent it from burning.
- You can adjust the amount of chocolate and sweetened condensed milk based on the number of Easter egg molds you have and your preferred sweetness level.
- Make sure to refrigerate the chocolate mixture until it is firm but still pliable before shaping it into eggs.
- Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon to ensure consistent egg sizes.
- Dip the eggs in melted chocolate using a fork to ensure even coating.
- Refrigerate the eggs for at least an hour to fully set the chocolate before serving.
