How Our Luxury Easter Eggs Are Made

Ever wondered how chocolate eggs are made? At Harry Specters, it starts with colour, care, and cocoa, and ends with a glossy, hand-finished egg that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Easter is a season for new beginnings (and unapologetic indulgence). The eggs you gift (or quietly claim for yourself) should feel joyful, generous, and genuinely special. That’s why we make luxury Easter eggs in small batches, by hand, using high-quality, ethically sourced Belgian chocolate, and finishing each one like an edible work of art.

Here’s what goes into every egg, from the first brushstroke to the final box.

Step 1: Painting the mould (yes, really)

Before a single drop of chocolate is poured, we decorate the inside of each egg mould by hand using coloured cocoa butter. Think of it like painting a canvas - only this artwork comes with a satisfying snap.

Some eggs begin with soft streaks or marbled swirls. Others get playful speckles, bold brushwork, or a bright pop of colour. And for certain designs, the finishing touches happen after the egg has set, when our chocolatiers add extra detail to make the decoration sing.

It’s one of the reasons no two eggs ever look exactly the same, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Step 2: Building the shell (the “how chocolate eggs are made” part)

Once the mould is decorated, it’s time for the chocolate shell.

We fill each mould with our premium Belgian chocolate, then close it and gently turn it so the chocolate coats every curve evenly. Getting that thickness just right matters; too thin and it won’t have the snap; too thick and it loses that delicate, melt-in-the-mouth feel.

Next, the moulds go onto our egg-spinning machine (yes, it’s as mesmerising as it sounds). It rotates and vibrates the moulds to help create an even shell with a smooth finish - no weak spots, no air pockets, just that clean, glossy shine.

Step 3: Cooling and releasing (the tense bit)

After spinning, the eggs are cooled in carefully controlled fridges. Temperature is everything here - it’s what helps avoid sugar bloom and lets the chocolate set properly, giving you that beautiful sheen and crisp “crack” when you break into it.

Then comes the moment of suspense: opening the moulds and releasing the eggs. It takes a gentle hand, a steady eye, and a deep respect for gravity.

When an egg comes out perfectly glossy and beautifully patterned… it’s a tiny celebration in the factory every time.

Step 4: Finishing touches, quality checks, and gift-ready packing

Before anything leaves our chocolate kitchen, each egg is checked by trained eyes. This isn’t a job for machines - it’s about craftsmanship and pride in the details.

Then each egg is carefully packed into its own box, protected like the treasure it is, ready to arrive as one of the best Easter gifts you can give (or receive).

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and made with purpose

We’re proud that our Easter eggs are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians, so more people can share the moment.

And we keep the focus where it belongs: great chocolate, thoughtful flavour, and hand-finished detail - made in small batches, with care.

And when it comes to ingredients, we keep it clean. No artificial flavours, no unpronounceable extras. Just natural flavour, rich cocoa, and the occasional sprinkle of magic.

Why our luxury Easter eggs make the best Easter gifts

Mass-produced eggs can be fun, but they don’t usually feel personal. A Harry Specters egg is different: it’s painted by hand, crafted for snap and shine, and finished to look like something you’d genuinely want to put on the table before you eat it.

So if you’re choosing luxury Easter eggs this year, choose one that tells a story; of colour, craftsmanship, and chocolate made with heart.

Because the best Easter gifts aren’t just unwrapped. They’re remembered.