Elegant Easter Eggs
Transform your Easter celebration with these stunning Elegant Easter Eggs, a feast for both the eyes and the spirit! This easy yet artistic recipe combines bold liquid food coloring, shimmering edible paint, and a touch of creativity to craft one-of-a-kind eggs that double as festive décor. Starting with perfectly boiled eggs, you'll experiment with vibrant dye baths enhanced by white vinegar for rich, even hues. For the pièce de résistance, a layer of edible shimmer or metallic paint elevates the eggs to a sophisticated centerpiece. Want to get extra creative? Try marbling using a mix of food coloring and vegetable oil for mesmerizing, swirled designs. Perfect for Easter baskets, tablescapes, or playful family traditions, these Elegant Easter Eggs are a delightful way to add a splash of color and style to your holiday celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Eggs
- 120 ml White vinegar
- 1000 ml Water
- 6 drops (per color) Liquid food coloring
- 1 small jar Edible shimmer or metallic food paint
- 15 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 roll Paper towels
- 1 pair Rubber gloves
Instructions
Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with water, ensuring about 2-3 cm of water above the eggs.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. This will help make peeling easier and stop the cooking process.
Once the eggs are cool, gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Ensure the shells are clean and free from any residue before decorating.
In small bowls, create dye baths by combining 250 ml of water, 30 ml of white vinegar, and 6 drops of liquid food coloring in each bowl (one bowl per color). Mix well to dissolve the dye.
Using rubber gloves to avoid staining your hands, lower each egg into the desired dye bath using a spoon or tongs. Let the eggs sit in the dye for 5-10 minutes, depending on the depth of color you want.
Carefully remove the eggs from the dye and place them on a drying rack or a clean paper towel. Allow them to dry completely.
For an elegant finish, dip a cotton ball or soft brush in edible shimmer or metallic food paint. Gently dab or brush the shimmer onto the eggs, creating a stylish effect.
Optional: For marbled designs, mix a few drops of food coloring with 15 ml of vegetable oil in a small dish of water. Roll the dyed eggs through the mixture, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
Display the finished Elegant Easter Eggs in a decorative bowl or nest, or use them as part of your holiday table setting. Enjoy the festive charm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2232 mg | 744% | |
| Sodium | 885 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
