Strawberry Shortcake Easter Egg Bombs (Printable view)

Creamy strawberry shortcake filling nestled in white chocolate egg shells for a festive spring dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ White Chocolate Shells

01 - 10.5 ounces white chocolate or white chocolate melts
02 - Edible pastel food coloring (optional)

→ Strawberry Shortcake Filling

03 - 5.3 ounces fresh strawberries, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 2.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
08 - 3.5 ounces pound cake or sponge cake, crumbled

→ Decoration

09 - 1 ounce assorted sprinkles or edible pearls
10 - Edible gold leaf (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Optionally, divide and tint with pastel food coloring.
02 - Using a silicone egg mold, carefully fill each cavity with melted chocolate, brushing up the sides to coat evenly. Allow to set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Apply a second layer if needed for sturdy shells. Chill until firm.
03 - Mix strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and let macerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then blend in the sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in whipped cream, macerated strawberries, and crumbled cake.
04 - Remove chocolate shells from molds. Fill half the shells with the strawberry shortcake mixture, packing gently but not overfilling.
05 - Warm a plate in the microwave for 30 seconds. Briefly press the rim of an empty shell half onto the warm plate to slightly melt the edge, then place it over a filled half to seal the egg. Smooth the seam with your finger if needed.
06 - Decorate eggs with sprinkles, pearls, or a touch of edible gold leaf. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crisp white chocolate and silky strawberry filling is absolutely magical
  • They look like you spent hours but come together in under an hour
  • Everyone gets their own personal portion which feels special and festive
02 -
  • White chocolate seizes easily so never get even a drop of water in it
  • The warm plate trick is essential for getting eggs to seal properly
  • These need to stay refrigerated until serving or the filling gets too soft
03 -
  • Use latex gloves when handling shells to avoid fingerprints
  • Work quickly once you start filling as the chocolate warms up fast

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