- Prep
- 60 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 90 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“The passion fruit truffled Easter Egg is a creamy and refreshing sweet that perfectly combines the sweetness of chocolate with the citrus flavor of passion fruit. It is worth making due to the distinct texture and unique flavor it provides for Easter.”
What you need to know
['- The melted chocolate forms the shell of the Easter egg, ensuring a crispy outside and smooth inside texture.', '- The filling of sweetened condensed milk and passion fruit is creamy and refreshing, pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the chocolate.', '- The recipe is easy to make and can be customized with other fillings, allowing innovations at Easter.']
Ingredients
Main
- 1 bar of milk chocolate
- sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cans of condensed milk
- margarine
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- passion fruit
- 2 passion fruit
Instructions
Principal
- Egg assembly:
- After completely melted, add the other part, finely chopped, and stir until all the chocolate is melted.
- Place in the Easter egg mold to form the egg shell and take to the refrigerator until the mold turns whitish (about 5 minutes) and set aside.
- Filling:
- Bring the condensed milk and margarine to the heat until it pulls away from the pan, let it cool completely.
- This recipe serves as a base for other fillings too, just add the flavor of your preference (shredded coconut, chocolate powder, concentrated juice), in this case, it will be strained passion fruit.
- Add according to your taste; some people like it more sour (keep tasting, if you prefer, add the passion fruit seeds, which is very good).
- Once the filling is ready, fill the Easter egg, cover it with melted chocolate, and refrigerate for about 10 more minutes.
- Unmold and wrap.
Chef's tips
['- Always heat the condensed milk before mixing with the passion fruit to avoid lumps in the filling.', '- Let the Easter egg shell cool in the fridge before filling to ensure a more consistent texture.', '- Use a brush to apply the melted chocolate to the egg shell, facilitating the coverage uniform.']
Variations
['- Try adding a layer of melted caramel between the shell and the filling to give a special touch.', '- Make larger versions of Easter eggs using larger molds to gift family or friends.', '- Mix cinnamon powder into the filling to give an aromatic touch to the sweet.']
Substitutions
['- If you don't have condensed milk, you can use cow's milk or almond milk condensed milk.', '- To vary the flavor of the filling, you can replace the passion fruit with Sicilian lemon juice.', '- Instead of milk chocolate, you can use white or dark chocolate, depending on the guests' taste.']
How to store
The passion fruit truffled Easter eggs should be stored in a closed bowl in the refrigerator and should be consumed within 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
The recipe cannot be frozen, as the melted chocolate and the filling do not maintain the ideal texture after thawing.
What to serve with
To accompany, it serves well for breakfast with crispy toast and black tea.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chocolate with powdered milk instead of milk chocolate?
Yes, you can use powdered milk chocolate, but the flavor and texture of the Easter egg will be slightly different.
Can I make this dessert with other flavors besides passion fruit?
Yes, you can experiment with other flavors like Sicilian lemon, shredded coconut, or even coffee.
Can Easter eggs be frozen?
No, the recipe is not suitable for freezing, as the melted chocolate and filling do not maintain the ideal texture after thawing.
How do I melt the chocolate without it sticking to the pan?
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring carefully to prevent it from sticking.
