How to Dye Cool Whip Easter Eggs (in muffin tins)
Learn how to dye Easter eggs with cool whip for beautiful eggs with vibrant colors.
Looking for a unique way to dye eggs with your kids this year? How about eggs that are marbled with dreamy clouds of color? This unique dying method gives an artistic twist to traditional eggs.
These cool whip eggs are easy to make and a great way to put a fresh spin on classic dying. The recipe is simple and easy to follow, so the whole family can join in.
Need more Easter recipes? Find my Birds Nest Cookies here, and enjoy soft and fluffy sourdough rolls here.
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Why You’ll Love Them
- This technique is simple: even little kids will enjoy this unique way of dying.
- The whip cream swirls are a fun way to put a new, artistic spin on the classic holiday egg.
- You only need FOUR ingredients for these diy Easter eggs. (simple!)
- Dying these eggs with whipped cream means these hard-boiled eggs are safe to consume after eating. Just peel off the shells and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 12 hard boiled eggs: I recommend you use this recipe for hard boiled eggs. The shells will peel easily. White or brown eggs work for this project.
- 1 tub of whipping cream
- Gel food coloring in assorted hues: Gel works the best for this recipe and I have not tested liquid food coloring.
- 3 cups White Vinegar: You will soak the eggs in vinegar for a few minutes prior to putting them in the cool whip mixture.
You will need a muffin tin or cupcake pan for this tutorial. No liners needed!
Top Tips
Have patience: Patience is your best friend with this recipe- make sure to let the eggs soak the entire time in both the vinegar and the whip cream.
Don’t overswirl: If you overmix the food dye you will not get a cool patter on your eggs. My kids have done this a few times. The egg will still dye a pretty color, but you won’t have swirls of color on the eggs.
Paper towels: You will need a LOT of paper towels for this project. Be prepared!
Kitchen prep: This egg tutorial can be messy, especially with younger children. Cover your kitchen table with plastic or old newspapers to protect surfaces from food dye.
You can also have kids clean the whip cream off in the bathtub, then just rinse the mess down the drain!
Boil your eggs the right way: Follow these steps so the peels will slide right off.
Wear disposable gloves and line the table with plastic or old newspapers to protect your surfaces from dye. Have the kiddos wear old t shirts too.
Leave the eggs in the whip cream mixture for an extra ten minutes for brighter colors. Alternatively, you can decrease the food dye time for pastel colors.
Colors: Use lots of different colors for the prettiest eggs.
How To Dye Easter Eggs With Whip Cream
If you haven’t boiled your eggs yet, do that first. Then follow these 5 simple steps:
Step 1: Soak the eggs in 3 cups of vinegar for 15 minutes. Make sure the eggs are completed covered.
Step 2: While the eggs are soaking, fill each hole of the cupcake or muffin tin with whip cream. Add in 3-6 drops of food coloring, then swirl the dye with a toothpick to create a pattern. Don’t overdo the swirling!
Step 3: After 15 minutes, dry off each egg. Put one egg in each spot of the cupcake tin, making sure to cover it completely with the cool whip.
Step 4: Let the eggs sit in the cool whip mixture for at least 15 minutes. You can let them sit even longer for bolder, brighter eggs.
Step 5: Remove each egg and wipe it clean with a paper towel. DO NOT rinse the eggs in water or the dye will come off. Set the eggs on parchment paper or a back into the egg carton.
Enjoy your beautiful Easter eggs!
Storage
You can store these gorgeous eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days. They make a quick and easy, protein-packed snack or lunch. Convert them into egg salad or Deviled eggs for a fun Easter treat.
I hope you enjoyed this lovely egg dying tutorial. I adore the marbled effect and love how easy yet impressive this Easter project is. These creamy, dreamy eggs will impress friends and family at your holiday gathering!
It can be a little messy, but if you prepare your space the project is simple and a lot of fun!
Cool Whip Easter Eggs In Muffin Tins
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Muffin tin or cupcake tin
- Paper towels lots!
- Toothpicks for swirling dye, you can use a knife or fork.
Ingredients
- 12 Boiled Eggs
- 3 Cups Vinegar
- Gel Food Coloring Assorted Colors
- 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip
Instructions
- Soak the hard boiled eggs in vinegar for 15 minutes. Make sure all of the eggs are covered by the vinegar.
- While the eggs are soaking, fill each individual spot in a cupcake tin with cool whip.
- Add 4-6 drops of food coloring to each area of cool whip. Use a toothpick to swirl a pattern into the cool whip. Do not over mix.
- Place one egg in each muffin tin spot, roll to cover in the dye. Let soak for 15 minutes, or longer for more vibrant egg colors.
- Remove the eggs and wipe clean with a paper towel. Do not wash clean or the dye will come off.
Notes
- Make sure to let the eggs soak in the cool whip mixture for at least 15 minutes!
- Experiment with color combinations. One of my favorites was yellow and orange!
- Don’t over-swirl the dye or you will not get a pretty pattern on the egg.
- Use lots of paper towels: this project is a little messy. Also put down some plastic or old paper to protect any surfaces from dye.
- Do not wash the eggs right away or the dye will come off.
