We’re feeling that Easter eggcitement! Get the whole family involved in making these chocolate egg truffles and enjoy them after a hearty festive lunch.

MAKES 12 // COOKING TIME 55 min

INGREDIENTS
¾ cup double-thick cream
500 g dark chocolate, chopped
1 tsp vanilla essence
250 g milk chocolate, melted
1 cup desiccated coconut

METHOD
1. In a medium pot, scald the cream. Add the dark chocolate and remove from the heat, then add the vanilla essence. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Pour into a shallow dish and place in the freezer for 25 minutes to set.
3. Remove from the freezer. Scoop out tablespoonfuls of mixture and gently roll into egg shapes, then return to the freezer for 5 minutes to harden again.
4. Using your fingers (or spearing with two toothpicks), dip each truffle egg into the melted milk chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off, then roll in the coconut.

Recipe & styling: Lisa Clark
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za