Some years ago now, I made a terrible mistake. I produced homemade Easter eggs for my children – solid and full of surprises. Since then, hollow supermarket bought eggs just haven’t been allowed – you can see why. Homemade ones must weigh about a ton.
So. Anyway, I had to of course make two in advance of my daughter disappearing down to stay with my mother. As long as you have a mould they’re remarkably easy. Barely took any time.
You can melt chocolate of your choice – Cadbury’s, Galaxy in the microwave – initially about 100g for the base.
Then add what you want:-
Chopped up marshmallows
Walnuts (if you want a rocky road which is my favourite)
Raisins
For the kids they like;
Smarties
Skittles
White chocolate buttons
Crunchie
Toblerone
Anything really
My mother likes
Orange chocolate
Orange smarties
Sprinkle all that stuff in and then layer another 100g of melted chocolate on the top and put in the fridge. I just wrap them in foil afterwards and put in cellophane bags with their names on. They would fight to the death if it wasn’t VERY clear who’s was who’s!!
Here is a picture of my daughter’s egg this year before I poured on the final layer of chocolate – not sure she’s going to love the Skittles option….
and here is the link to last year’s post – more photos available on how to make:-
DD's Diary
April 5, 2012OMG I am feeling SERIOUSLY inadequate now! I thought I was being a very devoted mother when I got two Lindt bunnies for £6 at Tesco …..x
Family Affairs
April 5, 2012Much better for them…..Lx
Anna
April 5, 2012Oh, they look so good. I want to try that too. My son is actually expecting real gifts. I keep trying to tell him that it’s not Christmas or his birthday. That unless he produces some meaningful stuff for both his grandmothers (forget the parents, that expectation doesn’t even arise anymore), he gets nothing. Why would he even think he should get presents? His answer: “You don’t want me eating too much chocolate, do you?”
Family Affairs
April 5, 2012good answer….Lx
Expat Mum
April 5, 2012Oh for god’s sake woman. I have enough to do without you raising the bar that high.
Family Affairs
April 5, 2012Sorry x
Jody Brettkelly
April 6, 2012Hi, so nice to meet you, came through Modern Mother – I love your masthead by the way! I am utterly useless with arts and crafts and can barely face the cooking, just chucked out a whole lot of burgers and peas (!) because they smelled dodgy – goodness knows what eggs would do in my hands.
Family Affairs
April 6, 2012Hello, you too – thanks Lx