A Hoppin' Good Trio: Sweet Easter Recipes
Easter is the perfect time to add new sweet treats to your menu. From hot cross buns to chocolate there are so many options for to celebrate Easter. These recipes are perfect for elevating dessert offerings and ensuring customers leave satisfied.
Below we have compiled some recipes to that we think would be a perfect addition to your Easter menu.
Rainbow Chocolate Martini
Chocolate is everywhere over Easter. So we wanted to make sure that your Easter drinks menu is also delivering on this delicious treat. You can easily adapt our Easter Cocktail into an alcohol-free option that works perfectly for children’s menus. Or switch out the Liquid Milk Chocolate for our vegan option, and add to your Vegan Easter menu.
Ingredients:
1 oz Baileys
1.5 oz Liquid Milk Chocolate
2 oz Vodka
Ice
Martini Glass
Method:
1. Lightly crush the mini Sugar Coated Cocoa Buttons until you have selection of large and small chunks then place on a plate. On a second plate pour a small amount of the liquid chocolate and spread out slightly.
2. Dip the rim of your martini glass in liquid chocolate. Then dip it in crushed Sugar Coated Cocoa Buttons. This creates a candy rim around the glass edge.
3. Put your vodka, ice, baileys and liquid chocolate in the shaker with ice and shake until it is ice cold to the touch.
4. Carefully strain the drink into the martini glass,
Chocolate Filled Chocolate Eggs
There's no such thing as too much chocolate. These little bite sized chocolate Easter eggs contain a flavoured, creamy white chocolate spread. The added fruity flavouring creates a truly decadent treat. Delicious for using in Easter Egg Hunts.
Ingredients:
Compound Flavouring Pastes (various)
Method:
1. Carefully melt 400 g of your chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Once melted, slowly add in the remaining un-melted chocolate. Stir constantly until it has melted and the chocolate is glossy and shiny.
2. Spoon the melted chocolate into the moulds, making sure to move it around until the inside of the mould till fully coated. Then turn it upside down and tap out most of the chocolate, then place in the fridge to set. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create a chocolate shell with a hollow for filling.
3. While the final coat is setting, mix the compound flavouring of your choice with the white chocolate filling. If the filling is too firm to mix you can heat slightly in a microwave to achieve a good texture.
4. Fill the eggs with your flavoured white chocolate filling and smooth the tops with the edge of a pallet knife. Leave to set in the freezer so it is hard enough to handle.
5. Pop the eggs out the mould and set to one side.
6. Heat a pan over the hob and carefully smooth the backs of the eggs, to create softened edges and a smooth surface. While still warm place 2 halves of the egg together to create a full egg.
Easter Dessert
With pancake day marking the start of Easter countdown it makes sense to end the celebration with more luxury pancakes. While our other recipes use lots of chocolate, our pancake recipe is fresh and fruity. Ideal for anyone feeling a chocolate overload. Perfect for and easy Easter brunch, breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
Fresh fruits
Maple Topping Sauce
Method:
1. Following the instructions on the bag, make up your crepe mix and lightly cook in a little melted butter. Try Butter Whirl to save time.
2. Plate your crepes and top with fresh fruits in the shape of an Easter egg, the brighter the colours the better.
3. Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup on top for a little sweetness.
We hope these recipes help to inspire your own Easter creations. Make sure to tag us on social media so we can enjoy your mouthwatering creations too.