These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs are a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of spring celebrations. Featuring a light, airy marshmallow center shaped like an egg and enrobed in rich, smooth chocolate, they offer a delightful contrast in textures. The subtle vanilla flavor of the marshmallow pairs perfectly with the deep notes of the chocolate coating. Ideal for Easter baskets, holiday parties, or as a special dessert, these eggs are sure to impress. While traditionally made with gelatin, this recipe highlights the classic technique of creating the fluffy center and dipping it to perfection. They are a charming homemade gift or a sweet indulgence for your family table.
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs
Description
These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs are a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of spring celebrations. Featuring a light, airy marshmallow center shaped like an egg and enrobed in rich, smooth chocolate, they offer a delightful contrast in textures. The subtle vanilla flavor of the marshmallow pairs perfectly with the deep notes of the chocolate coating. Ideal for Easter baskets, holiday parties, or as a special dessert, these eggs are sure to impress. While traditionally made with gelatin, this recipe highlights the classic technique of creating the fluffy center and dipping it to perfection. They are a charming homemade gift or a sweet indulgence for your family table.Ingredients
Directions
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Bloom 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin in 1 tablespoon of cold water for 5 minutes.
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
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Whisk in 2 cups of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until it thickens and forms soft peaks, resembling marshmallow fluff.
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Fill four 9x13 inch pans with flour and use an egg to make indentations shaped like eggs in the flour.
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Spoon the marshmallow mixture into the egg-shaped impressions, creating small mounds.
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Place a vanilla wafer on top of each mound, curved side down, to help shape the egg.
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Allow the marshmallow eggs to set completely at room temperature.
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Melt 2 (8 oz.) chocolate bars with 1/2 stick of paraffin wax or use dipping chocolate in a double boiler.
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Gently remove the marshmallow eggs from the flour and shake off excess flour.
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Dip each marshmallow egg into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly.
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Place the coated eggs on waxed paper to set.
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Decorate with colored frosting if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 70.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 49.0g98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
