Panoramic Easter Egg
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

This project shows how to make a small chocolate egg with an Easter scene inside. These are a lot of fun to make and eat, but are a bit more challenging than most projects so beginners may want to get some experience before tackling these.

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PLEASE NOTE!! - Although chocolate making is relatively safe for the entire family to participate, adult supervision is required.

Chocolate
I prefer to use chocolate wafers designed for home molding chocolate. My preferred brand is Merckens which works well with all chocolate molding projects, is available in a wide selection of colors, and tastes great.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used, but I find the double boiler works best for filling the mold. The small amounts of colored chocolate are more easily melted in a microwave.

Double Boiler - See Double Boiler Usage Instructions.

A microwave may also be used but care must be taken not to overheat the chocolate.

1. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Heat for 30 seconds.
3. Remove and stir.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the chocolate is creamy.
5. Optimum usage temperature is about 90 degrees F. Do not place the thermometer in the microwave!

Chocolate Making Supplies And Materials

The following chocolate making supplies and other materials were used to make this project. Clicking on the item name will bring you to that item's page with a full description and ordering information.

• Panoramic Egg Mold
• Chocolate Coating - Milk chocolate was used here, along with several colors but these can be made in any flavor
• Pastry Brush
• Paint Brush
• Cotton Gloves
• Royal Icing.
• Food Coloring
• Disposable Decorating Bag
• #15 Star Tube
• Double Boiler
• Thermometer
• Hand Mixer - Icing is a lot easier to power mix than hand mix.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1
The mold needs to be cut apart for use.

Step 2
A sharp knife is needed to cut the opening in the egg halves. My preferred method is to score along the lines rather than trying to cut all the way through.

Step 3
The mold is then flexed gently at the scored line until the parts separate.

Step 4
Both egg halves, ready for use.

Step 5
Brush melted chocolate into mold halves - remember to check for air bubbles.

Step 6
Set the mold halves open side down on wax paper and allow to cool.

Step 7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the egg shell thickness is approximately 1/8 inch.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - March 2008. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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