The Easter egg was created in 2011, a chocolate colossus 10,39 meters high, with a circumference of 19,6 meters and a weight of 7.200 kg, by the Italian company Tosca di Cremona, and still holds the Guinness World Records title!
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Of course social chatter, here we're talking about real hard work!
This dark chocolate giant, which would make an elephant envious, was unveiled on April 16, 2011 at the Le Acciaierie shopping center in the province of Bergamo, demonstrating to the world that Italy knows how to overdo it… in a delicious way!
An epic undertaking: two months of work for a record
It was no small joke: to create this chocolate monster, the Tosca company worked hard for two whole months, designing a gigantic mold and forging the egg with a dedication that deserves applause. More than that social chatter, here we're talking about real hard work! The result? A record-breaking egg that crushed all competition, becoming the symbol of an Easter without limits. And on May 8, 2011, the colossus was opened and the chocolate distributed not only to the lucky attendees, but also to local schools and associations in the area: a generous gesture that demonstrates how theItaly is not only a master at making sweets, but also at sharing.
The Easter Egg Tradition: From Sacred Symbol to Sugar Explosion
The tradition of the Easter egg has ancient roots: in the first centuries of Christianity, real eggs were a symbol of fertility and the resurrection of Jesus, a custom that today may seem vintage, but which had a profound spiritual meaning. Since the twentieth century, however, we have moved on to chocolate: smooth or decorated eggs, often with surprises inside, which have transformed a sacred rite into an explosion of sugar capable of making even the most devout blush. And with Tosca's egg, this evolution has reached its peak: 10 meters of pure deliciousness that celebrate Easter in an epic way.
An all-Italian record that still stands today
14 years have passed, but Tosca's egg remains undefeated: No one in the world has yet surpassed this chocolate giant, an all-Italian pride that continues to be talked about. In an era of diets and deprivation, this dark chocolate giant reminds us that sometimes exaggerating can be the sweetest thing in the world. Hats off to Tosca, who with 7.200 kg of chocolate has shown that records are not made with words, but with facts... and a lot of cocoa!
Article published on 20 April 2025 - 11:17
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Tosca's Easter egg is really impressive, but I don't know if it's right to exaggerate so much. Tradition is important, but sometimes I wonder if chocolate can be so much. It's a great record.