Chocolate fudge Easter eggs

Soft chocolate fudge shaped into eggs and rolled in cocoa – simple and delicious Easter sweets to make with children. No oven needed.

Ingredients

• 2 dl condensed milk (1 small tin, about 200 ml)
• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 50 g butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• Cocoa powder or sprinkles for rolling

Method

1. 1Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie, stirring until smooth.
2. 2Remove from heat and stir in the condensed milk, vanilla and salt.
3. 3Leave the mixture to chill in the fridge for about 1 hour until firm enough to shape.
4. 4Take tablespoon-sized pieces and shape them into egg shapes with damp hands.
5. 5Roll the eggs in cocoa or sprinkles. Place on baking paper and chill for a further 30 minutes.
6. 6Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve as Easter sweets.

Tips & tricks

• Read the full recipe before you start.
• Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
• Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.

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