Food Recipes - Marshmallow Eggs Recipe

2 tablespoons gelatine
¼ cup cold water
½ cup hot water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 boiled egg (for pressing into flour)
Bowl
Spoon
Saucepan
Flour (enough to be an inch deep in tray)
Coconut, chocolate (optional)

1. Blend cold water and gelatine in a bowl.
2. Put hot water and sugar in saucepan. Boil until thick.
3. Add gelatine mix to saucepan mix.
4. Add vanilla and lemon juice.
5. Beat with mixer until thick and creamy.
6. Put flour into a large tray and spread until about 1 inch thick.
7. Press the boiled egg halfway into flour and repeat. Fill the hollows with marshmallow.
8. Refrigerate until set. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes.
9. When set, touch top with finger and lift out gently.
   

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