How to Make Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all the delicious treats associated with this holiday. From Easter baskets filled with candies to festive desserts, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth during this time of year. One popular Easter treat that is always a hit with both kids and adults alike is homemade chocolate Easter eggs. These delightful confections are not only fun to make, but they also make a wonderful gift or centerpiece for your East...

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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces 85% dark chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 chocolate eggs

  • Place chocolate, cream, and butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in rum, followed by confectioners' sugar. Cool briefly, then cover and cool in the refrigerator until firm, about 5 hours.
  • Shape chocolate mixture into oval eggs. Place cocoa powder and coconut flakes in separate small bowls. Roll 1/2 of the chocolate eggs in the cocoa powder and the other 1/2 in coconut flakes. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg