Instructions

• Prepare a mold: cut a rectangle from an empty egg carton and fold it in half so the folded piece will cover and press the sides of one egg.
• Hard-boil the egg: place the egg in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer and cook for 9 minutes.
• Remove and handle safely: use a spoon or tongs to take the hot egg from the pot. Peel the shell while the egg is still warm.
• Position the egg: place the peeled, warm egg inside the folded carton so the long axis of the egg is perpendicular to the fold.
• Create the heart indentation: lay a chopstick or skewer across the top middle of the egg (aligned with the fold) and press down so it makes a clear groove.
• Secure the shape: hold the carton closed around the egg and fasten the ends with rubber bands so the chopstick maintains pressure on the egg.
• Cool and finish: leave the egg in the secured carton until it has cooled (about 10 minutes). Remove the rubber bands and carton, then cut the egg in half through the indentation to reveal the heart shape.