Delight in the festive charm of homemade **Easter Eggs**, a decadent treat that’s perfect for celebrating spring! This recipe combines silky-smooth melted milk or dark chocolate with a dreamy, buttery fondant filling, delicately flavored with vanilla and optionally tinted in pastel hues for extra seasonal cheer. Crafted using a silicone mold, these chocolate eggs are easy to shape and customize with edible glitter or sprinkles for a personal touch. With just 40 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking, these eggs are ideal for gifting, Easter egg hunts, or as a show-stopping addition to your holiday dessert spread. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a fan of creative confections, these **easter egg candies** are sure to add a sweet sparkle to your celebration!
Prepare a silicone Easter egg mold by making sure it is clean and dry. Set it aside.
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt it using a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
Carefully spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cavity of the egg mold. Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly, ensuring the entire surface is coated. Refrigerate the mold for 10 minutes to set.
Repeat the process to add a second layer of chocolate to each cavity, making the shells sturdy. Chill in the refrigerator again for another 10 minutes.
While the chocolate is setting, prepare the fondant filling by creaming the butter in a bowl until it is soft and smooth.
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and condensed milk, alternating between the two until a thick, smooth fondant forms. Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring (if using).
Remove the chocolate molds from the refrigerator and gently fill each egg cavity with a small amount of the fondant filling, leaving a little space at the top to seal the eggs.
Re-melt the remaining chocolate if necessary, and spoon it over the filling to seal each egg completely. Smooth out the surface with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Refrigerate the molds one final time for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and the eggs are firm.
Carefully remove the eggs from the mold by gently flexing the silicone mold to pop them out.
Optional: Decorate the completed eggs with additional melted chocolate, edible glitter, or sprinkles as desired.
Serving size | 858.5 grams (858.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3984 |
Total Fat 177.90g | 228% |
Saturated Fat 107.50g | 538% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g | |
Cholesterol 255mg | 85% |
Sodium 524mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate 571.50g | 208% |
Dietary Fiber 13.60g | 49% |
Total Sugars 540.10g | |
Protein 43.00g | 86% |
Vitamin D 20IU | 102% |
Calcium 1208mg | 93% |
Iron 10mg | 56% |
Potassium 2085mg | 44% |
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