Homemade Dark Chocolate Easter Egg Recipe

Dark Chocolate Easter Egg
Category: Desserts
Servings: 1 (large Easter egg)

Ingredients:

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Instructions:

1. Tempering the Chocolate:
   Begin by tempering the dark chocolate. Start by working the chocolate on a marble slab with a spatula. Once the chocolate is sufficiently tempered, transfer it to a bowl containing one-third of the remaining chocolate. Stir the mixture gently.

2. Reaching the Right Temperature:
   The goal is to reach a temperature of 31-32°C (88-90°F). If at any point the chocolate begins to cool too much, have a small saucepan of warm water nearby. Use this to gently heat the chocolate back to the correct temperature. If the chocolate gets too warm, return it to the marble surface with a small portion and continue to work it until it cools slightly.

3. Molding the Chocolate:
   Once the chocolate is tempered, pour it into a 25 cm Easter egg mold. Use a spatula to remove any excess chocolate along the edges.

4. Coating the Mold:
   Carefully pour the excess chocolate back into the mold. Rotate the mold to ensure the chocolate coats the interior evenly, making sure the surface is smooth and uniform.

5. Let it Crystalize:
   Allow the chocolate to crystallize for around 20 minutes. After this, check the chocolate for any sharp edges or peaks. If necessary, trim them off with a spatula.

6. Cooling and Hardening:
   Let the chocolate harden for about 2-3 hours at room temperature. If the surrounding temperature exceeds 20°C (68°F), you can place the mold in the refrigerator to help the process. Once the chocolate has fully set, you should notice that it detaches easily from the mold.

7. Unmolding:
   Gently press on the mold to release both halves of the Easter egg. Carefully separate the chocolate shell from the mold, ensuring you don’t crack the delicate pieces.

8. Finishing Touches:
   To ensure the egg halves come together properly, heat a large skillet slightly larger than the egg. Once warm, place one half of the egg with the open side down on the heated skillet for just a few seconds to gently warm the edges. This will allow the halves to adhere when pressed together.

Once you’ve finished these steps, you’ll have a beautifully crafted dark chocolate Easter egg, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.