Description
Elegant no-bake Easter eggs made with crisp chocolate shells filled with airy, creamy chocolate mousse. This festive dessert is simple to prepare, beautifully presented, and perfect for Easter celebrations and spring gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 to 8 hollow chocolate Easter eggs
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Crushed chocolate cookies (optional)
- Mini chocolate candies (optional)
- Pastel sprinkles (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Melt chopped chocolate gently until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix briefly.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into whipped cream until smooth and airy.
- Prepare hollow chocolate Easter eggs carefully.
- Transfer mousse to a piping bag.
- Pipe mousse into each chocolate egg.
- Refrigerate filled eggs for at least 1 hour.
- Decorate with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
Let melted chocolate cool slightly before folding into whipped cream to maintain a light mousse texture. Handle chocolate eggs gently to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American