Description
Delightful homemade choc-egg lollies made from crumbled brownies mixed with dark chocolate, shaped into eggs on sticks, and coated with silky white chocolate. Finished with colorful sprinkles or edible glitter, these chocolate treats are perfect for Easter or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 400g brownies or un-iced chocolate sponge
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 200g bar white chocolate, broken into chunks
Decorations and Extras
- Sprinkles, edible glitter, etc. for decorating
- Approx. 20 lolly sticks, skewers or long wooden coffee stirrers
- 2kg bag of rice (to stand lollies in while they set)
- Cellophane and ribbon (optional, for wrapping)
Instructions
- Prepare Rice Base: Tip the raw rice into a deep cake tin and cover the top with cling film. This will support the lollies upright while they set and allows you to recycle the rice after use.
- Make Chocolate Egg Mixture: Crumble the brownies into a food processor and add the melted dark chocolate. Whizz the mixture until well combined, forming a consistent chocolaty dough.
- Shape Eggs: Scoop tablespoons of the mixture and roll between your hands into egg shapes. Gently insert a lolly stick or skewer about halfway into each egg. Poke each into the rice base to stand upright. Chill the eggs in the fridge for 2–3 hours until really firm.
- Melt White Chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, or microwave on a low setting. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool for 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly, improving coating consistency.
- Coat Eggs with White Chocolate: Dip each chilled chocolate egg into the white chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Place the coated lollies back into the rice tin to stand upright.
- Add Decorations: Pour sprinkles or edible glitter into small bowls. Dip or roll the white chocolate-coated eggs in the decorations gently to coat evenly.
- Final Chill: Return the decorated lollies to the fridge for 1–2 hours, or overnight, until the white chocolate has hardened completely.
- Optional Wrapping: If desired, wrap the lollies in small squares of cellophane, gathering it around the stick below the egg, and tie with pretty ribbon, perfect for gifting or Easter egg hunts.
Notes
- Using cling film over the rice helps keep the rice clean for reuse.
- Ensure white chocolate has cooled slightly to a thicker consistency to prevent drips during coating.
- Try mixing different decorations like edible glitter or colored sugar for variety.
- Store the choc-egg lollies in a cool place or fridge until ready to serve.
- These treats are great for kids’ parties or as homemade gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Chocolate eggs, brownie lollies, Easter treats, homemade chocolate, white chocolate coating, festive desserts
