Why are we so obsessed with Easter eggs? From the golden egg in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory to Hop, the beautifully animated tale of the Easter Bunny who travels to Hollywood for stardom, the holiday spirit makes us instantly crave all of the chocolatey goodness.
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If you're thinking about how you can make this time special for your family, here at What's The Best, we've pulled together a guide around how to make your own Easter eggs and the best kits to make it easier.
How to make your own Easter eggs:
Instead of buying a shop-bought chocolate egg, let's turn this into a fun activity with your household, shall we?
Step one: To make your own Easter egg, you'll need a lot of chocolate - we'd recommend around 500g, if you're making quite a few.
Step two: Grab a microwave-safe bowl and break up the chocolate pieces.
Step three: Put the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds. If it hasn't melted, put it in for 30 more seconds - checking every 10 seconds.
Step four: Once the chocolate has melted, you can pour it into your chocolate mould.
Step five: Put this in the fridge for at least 10 to 20 minutes and wait for the chocolate to set.
Don't have a chocolate mould? Don't worry, we've pulled together a list of the best chocolate moulds.
Best Easter egg kits
1 of 6silikomart Plastic Mould for Chocolate Egg
One large Easter egg coming up... The bigger the better comes to mind when you think of Easter eggs, right? Surprise your loved ones this holiday by making a 22cm tall chocolate number. You'll have so much fun creating and decorating it.
2 of 6Easter Egg Moulds
Bargain egg mouldsCalling all chocoholics! Get yourself 500g of the good stuff, then melt and pour it into the two large egg casts and small mould to create 36 mini eggs. You can reuse these templates again and again.
3 of 6Silikomart Easter Chocolate Mould
**Let's hop to it!**Break the mould and opt for little bunnies, instead of the traditional egg. Frankly, all you need to do is melt the chocolate in the back of your cupboard and let these adorable sculptures come to life.
£12.92
4 of 6ChoconChoc Make Melt and Make Chocolate Kit
All in one setAre you looking for a fuss-free way of making your chocolate eggs with the kids? Well, we've found the perfect solution with the Melt And Make Chocolate Kit. This set contains:• A chef's hat• Chocolate moulds• Milk chocolate buttons for melting• Bag of sweets for decorating• InstructionsWe love that you don't have to buy anything else. Simply get this delivered and you're ready to go.
5 of 6homEdge Medium Semi Sphere Silicone Mold
Get bakingIf you love experimenting in the kitchen, this silicone mould is an exceptional tool in any chef's arsenal. Instead of creating a traditional Easter egg, try your hand at a chocolate bomb or large cake pop.
£6.59
- Rrp: £6.79
6 of 6Chocolate Easter Egg Decorating Kit
Spruce up your Easter eggNow that you have your chocolate Easter egg mould sorted, it's time to think about how you're going to make it look good. This decorating kit includes everything you need for a cute, bunny aesthetic. The set contains:• Two egg-shaped plaques of Belgian chocolate• Sugar sprinkles• Small amount of chocolate to melt• Paintbrush
Anyone who doesn’t have a sweet tooth or has a dietary requirement, can still get in on all the action thanks to these crafty options.
Best non-chocolate Easter egg kits
1 of 3Paint Your Own Easter Egg Letterbox Craft Kit
Perfect for a crafty afternoonNeed an activity to keep you and the little ones busy? This letterbox craft kit is a chance for you all to let your hair down. It comes with 10 laser-cut wooden Easter egg hanging decorations, a bunny hanger, PVA glue pot, glitter tube, 12 kids paint pots, one paintbrush, 10 jute hangers and instructions.
2 of 3Marabu Porcelain Morning Friends Egg Cup Paint Marker Set
A cracking alternativeInstead of the traditional chocolate egg, have a go at decorating egg cups with your children. This kit includes four egg cups and two marker pens.
3 of 3Baker Ross L1047 Coloured Plastic Eggs
Surprise insideLove an egg hunt? Instead of the sweets, you can include other goodies inside these plastic eggs. Great for big kids and little kids alike.
£6.50
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Lily Anderson is a writer at Bauer Media, where she tests products for titles such as Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Mother&Baby.
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