Chocolate-Covered Cream & Apricot Filled Eggs
Category: Desserts
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dark chocolate eggs | 4 |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 50g |
| Whole milk | 200g |
| Cornstarch (Maizena) | 20g |
| Powdered sugar | 40g |
| Canned apricots (in syrup) | 1 |
| Vanilla pod | 1 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cream:
Begin by heating the whole milk in a saucepan. While the milk is heating, split the vanilla pod lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds using a knife and add both the seeds and the pod to the milk mixture. Stir the milk occasionally, allowing the vanilla to infuse its flavor. -
Create the Thickening Mixture:
In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch with a small amount of milk or water to create a smooth paste. Slowly add this mixture into the hot milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. -
Cook the Cream:
Add powdered sugar to the mixture and continue stirring. Keep the heat moderate and cook for several minutes until the cream thickens. Once it has reached a smooth, custard-like consistency, turn off the heat and remove the vanilla pod. -
Cool the Cream:
Transfer the cream to a container and cover with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Let the cream cool to room temperature. -
Fill the Chocolate Eggs:
Once the cream has cooled, place it into a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping tip, you can simply cut a small hole in the tip of the bag. Fill each chocolate egg with the cream, almost to the top, being careful not to overfill. -
Prepare the Apricot Filling:
Using a small cookie cutter (about 2.5 cm in diameter), cut circles from the canned apricot slices. These will mimic the egg yolk inside your chocolate eggs. -
Assemble the Eggs:
Gently press a piece of apricot into the center of the filled chocolate egg to represent the yolk of the egg. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Arrange the filled eggs on a decorative egg holder or plate, and theyβre ready to be served! These chocolate-covered cream and apricot-filled eggs are a delightful treat to enjoy at any time.
Tips:
- Make sure to allow the cream to cool properly before piping it into the eggs to avoid melting the chocolate.
- If you prefer a lighter version of this treat, you can substitute whole milk with almond milk or a low-fat version.
- These eggs are perfect for Easter or as a unique dessert for any special occasion.
