Homemade Easter Eggs

Preparing the Egg Shells

1. Using a pin, poke a hole in the bottom of a large egg; insert the tip of a chopstick (or equivalent) and turn to open the hole slightly
2. Insert pin into the hole to pierce the yolk. Hold the egg, hole down, over a bowl, and shake the egg out (alternatively you can blow air into the hole with a rubber ear syringe - the air will displace and expel the egg). Rinse out egg. Repeat to make as many eggs as desired.
3. Sterilise eggs: Boil the egg shells in a saucepan of water with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar; then simmer for 10 minutes. Let egg shells drain.
4. To speed up the drying process, place the egg shells in a 50°C oven until completely dry – check the inside of the shell to ensure there is no moisture. Be very careful, the egg shells will be very fragile.
5. Once dry, remove from the oven and if you wish to paint the eggs – do so at this step. (ensuring you are using food safe paint.)

Filling the Egg Shells

1. Chop up sufficient chocolate to fill the egg shells (allow for approximately ¼ cup chocolate per egg shell).  
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave at steady increments to avoid burning. If you would like to temper your chocolate (optional) we recommend you do so at this step.
3. Place eggshells (hole up) in an egg carton. Place a disposable pastry bag in a tall glass and fill bag with chocolate, then snip the end.
4. Insert tip of bag into each egg, and fill with chocolate (about 1/4 cup per egg; fill a new bag with chocolate as needed). Leave to set completely, about 4 hours.
5. Gift to family and friends (remember to tell them to remove the shell before eating!)