How do you make simple hard-boiled eggs fancy? Shape them into hearts! It’s a cute, creative, and fun way to serve them. I am sure your kids or loved ones would love and appreciate them. You can enjoy these heart-shaped eggs with delicious breakfast recipes like salads, sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, and bacon.
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If you want to learn how to make one, check out this step-by-step tutorial by DaveHax. It’s super simple and does not require any fancy equipment. You only need a juice carton, scissors, chopsticks, and elastic bands. It’s surely an eggcellent idea to decorate your meal. Watch the video below for full instructions.
What You Need to Make a Heart-Shaped Boiled Egg
- Pot
- scissors
- water
- empty juice carton
- chopsticks
- elastic bands
Easy Steps to Make Heart-Shaped Eggs
Step 1:
Fill the pot with water and place over heat. Let it come to a boil.
Step 2:
Once boiling, add the egg and leave it to boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Time may vary depending on your preferred doneness.
Step 3:
Once it’s done cooking, run the pan under cold water and let it cool down.
Step 4:
Take an empty juice carton. Wash, clean, and dry it. Cut a corner just like in the photo below.
Step 5:
Once the egg has cooled down, peel it and place it in the middle of the cardboard.
Step 6:
Take a chopstick and place it on top of the egg. Hold the chopstick in place with elastic bands, they will pull the chopstick down and start shaping the egg. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then remove the bands and take out the egg. You now have a heart-shaped egg.
Step 7:
Slice it in half and serve.
Heart Shaped Egg Video Tutorial
