Last year, I blogged about a few fun Easter egg DIY decor ideas. This year, it’s all about the dinner table! These whimsical little eggs are filled with lusciously airy chocolate mousse and the eggs are simply dyed using pastel food colouring. You can easily store these in the fridge in their original container, which makes it easy to bring them as a hostess gift for any spring celebration. To plate, use a pretty egg holder with a small spoon.
The first step to making these is emptying the eggs. Gently tap the egg around its narrower top with a small pairing knife until the egg starts to crack. Running the knife along the top you want to remove, gently tap to crack the shell. Once you’ve removed the top piece, smooth the edge to get rid of any small pieces of shell — and then empty the egg. Remove the membrane and wash the inside of the egg. In a large bowl, add a few drops of food colouring until you’ve reached your desired colour. Mix in a couple drops of white vinegar. Add your eggs – the longer you keep them in the water, the darker they will become. Let dry completely on a cooling rack.
In the meantime, make your favourite chocolate mousse (or try my Orange and Chocolate Mousse recipe). Fill the eggs with the mousse using a piping bag or a ziploc bag with a snapped off corner. Top with sprinkles — or candied orange, or chocolate shavings, or all of the above. Enjoy!
OohLookBel
March 24, 2013 at 6:45 pm (12 years ago)Your coloured eggshells look absolutely lovely. And the delicious mousse takes them to another level.
La Table De Nana
March 24, 2013 at 6:51 pm (12 years ago)They are adorable..I love soft pastels..Easter..Spring..cute cute~
The Cooking Actress
March 24, 2013 at 7:50 pm (12 years ago)These are stunning-so beautiful. And the mousse looks positively scrumptious
Chocolate Shavings
March 24, 2013 at 8:19 pm (12 years ago)OohLookBel: Thank you – and they’re so easy to make too!
Chocolate Shavings
March 24, 2013 at 8:20 pm (12 years ago)La Table de Nana: I agree! And pastels are always a great way to welcome the spring months.
Chocolate Shavings
March 24, 2013 at 8:22 pm (12 years ago)The Cooking Actress: Thank you! I always love a chocolate mousse, it has such a lovely, indulgent texture yet it’s so easy to put together!
Carolyn Jung
March 24, 2013 at 8:24 pm (12 years ago)These are beautiful! Plus, even more special to find amongst the Easter goodies than even the usual chocolate eggs. 😉
ThisGirlBlogs
March 25, 2013 at 5:03 am (12 years ago)Such a cute and fun idea! 🙂
CateyLou
March 25, 2013 at 9:44 am (12 years ago)What a great idea for Easter! Gorgeous!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone
March 25, 2013 at 5:40 pm (12 years ago)Ingenious! I absolutely love these!!!
Patty
March 25, 2013 at 5:45 pm (12 years ago)Pretty colored egg shells! The chocolate mousse looks scrumptious inside the eggs-perfect for Spring or Easter 😉
Jen of MadeByGirl
March 26, 2013 at 3:22 pm (12 years ago)ohhh those look so tasty and perfect for Easter!
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kale
March 27, 2013 at 8:16 pm (12 years ago)pretty photos!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen
March 28, 2013 at 4:31 am (12 years ago)I love this idea! Your chocolate mousse looks so delicious too!
Mr. & Mrs. P
March 29, 2013 at 2:39 pm (12 years ago)New followers!!! Love these these chocolate mouse filled eggs.. What a brilliant idea!
Hope you check out our blog…
Jan @ Family Bites
March 30, 2013 at 8:08 am (12 years ago)These are so pretty! I love the look of the blue and pink shells and the chocolate mousse is a brilliant dessert option for Easter.
bellini
March 30, 2013 at 8:25 am (12 years ago)The kids and kids at heart would enjoy these for the Raster holidays.
Monica
March 30, 2013 at 8:59 am (12 years ago)What a nice Easter dessert for kids and adults alike! Orange and chocoalte mousse sounds wonderful. Just discovered your lovely blog and really looking forward to checking out your recipes…I see some very nice savory dishes to try!
Claudia
March 30, 2013 at 10:20 am (12 years ago)This is such a grand idea – I cannot think how I have had all those Easters without doing this. So very pretty with such chocolate-goodness inside. I’m ready.
Claudia
March 30, 2013 at 10:21 am (12 years ago)Gorgeous beautiful dessert. Ready to dig in.
Chocolate Shavings
March 30, 2013 at 2:38 pm (12 years ago)Monica: Thank you!
Chocolate Shavings
March 30, 2013 at 2:38 pm (12 years ago)Claudia: Let me know how yours turn out!
Lulu
March 31, 2013 at 12:30 am (12 years ago)Who would have thought to put mousse in egg shells! Very clever.
Rebecca Subbiah
March 31, 2013 at 9:57 pm (12 years ago)love this fun for Easter
Chocolate Shavings
April 1, 2013 at 5:53 am (12 years ago)Rebecca Subbiah: Thank you!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
April 3, 2013 at 2:33 am (12 years ago)I love how creative this is!! And the pastel colored eggs looks so festive for Easter.
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Ciao Chow Linda
April 8, 2013 at 8:56 pm (12 years ago)Oh why didn’t I see this before Easter? I’m going to remember this for next year.
La table lorraine d'Amélie
April 21, 2013 at 11:46 am (12 years ago)Une belle idée de présentation. C’est très joli ! Bonne soirée
RoseNoisettes
May 26, 2013 at 4:39 am (11 years ago)That’s a really lovely idea I saw on the Internet too ~
Yours are beautiful!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
March 5, 2014 at 8:52 am (11 years ago)I love all the pictures – gorgeous, and this looks like a fabulous idea! I love it!