Archive Post: Easter Chocolates

April 17, 2014 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Even though I’m taking a break, I couldn’t not have an Easter chocolate post! This is the second of the two we wrote in 2012 (the first is here). If you’d like to try your hand at making chocolates this year, you might find our Chocolate #101: Tempering at Home post useful. Have a fabulous Easter!

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We made a batch of experimental Easter chocolates this year, using Callebaut white and a blend of Callebaut 811 (54%) and 70% dark.

The white chocolate was tempered first, drizzled into the moulds, then allowed to set up in the fridge. The tempered dark chocolate was then ladled over the white. We made two large eggs – I particularly love how the white and dark mingled in the bottom one to form a lighter shade of brown…

Two-toned lollipops were made by highlighting the design features in white chocolate first, using a small paintbrush…

The bows on these eggs took several coats of white chocolate…

And with all the leftover bits and pieces…

…I made a new cake! Recipe to follow soon…

Wishing you all a joyous, chocolate-filled Easter!

Posted in Recipes | 15 Comments

15 Responses

on April 17, 2014 at 12:07 am Peter Bryenton

This is deffo your thing Celia. Looks great.
on April 17, 2014 at 4:11 am Anne @ Life in Mud Spattered Boots

Happy Easter Celia.
I’ve persuaded Ruth to hold a chocolate making course in The Barley Barn – the things you make me do!
on April 17, 2014 at 4:40 am heidiannie

I love the flowers with the white middles. And I’m definitely impressed with the cake, Mmm. Cake!
on April 17, 2014 at 5:02 am dianeskitchentable

Oh my goodness, and I certainly do mean goodness! Of course you have to have some chocolate for Easter but these are the most amazing ones that I’ve seen. You need to wear your chocolate queen crown.
on April 17, 2014 at 5:58 am Claire @ Claire K Creations

I remember these Celia! My favourite was definitely the first egg. Have a good Easter! X
on April 17, 2014 at 10:56 am Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

This was a festive Easter celebration you created. I hope you do the same thing this year!
on April 17, 2014 at 11:03 am Liz Posmyk of Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things

Love it Celia! Sharing this in my Easter round up love xox
on April 17, 2014 at 1:01 pm Joanne T Ferguson (@mickeydownunder)

G’day! You are the Chocolate Queen Celia and Happy Easter to you and your family!
Cheers! Joanne
on April 17, 2014 at 4:06 pm Jody

Hope you are enjoying your break Celia and Happy Easter to you and your family, Jody:)
on April 17, 2014 at 10:39 pm Johanna GGG

happy easter celia – your chocolates always look spectacular – love these chick ones
on April 18, 2014 at 4:51 am Sophie33

Happy Easter to you & your loved one’s! What tasty chocolate creations & that new cake looks tremendously tasty too! xxx
on April 18, 2014 at 10:55 am Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Happy Easter Celia!! I know that it will be full of chocolate…just a feeling ;)
on April 18, 2014 at 3:48 pm hotlyspiced

Happy Easter, Celia! What a wonderful selection but I think my favourite is definitely the eggs with the bows – so pretty. You’re very talented and your family is so fortunate that on Easter Sunday they can wake up to chocolate eggs made with love. I hope you’re having a lovely break xx
on April 19, 2014 at 8:08 am Joanna

I will not touch the Easter chocolate before Sunday – I will not :) :) what a lovely reminder of your beautiful chocolate, must go to bed quickly before I weaken… xx
on April 19, 2014 at 1:36 pm ChgoJohn

You are one talented chocolatier, Celia. I’m always amazed by your creations. I hope you and your wonderful family share a most Happy Easter.