Chocolate eggs that made it into this Food Editor’s Easter basket – including a viral Dubai choc one!
KIDS have long been spoiled when it comes to Easter treats, so it’s fantastic to see so many eggs aimed at adults this year.
We want value for money, a bit of luxe and ultimately a whole heap of chocolate that can see us through more than one episode of Married At First Sight Australia.
We’ve rounded up some of our faves this year, from a £4 supermarket-shop add-on that will satisfy your cravings, to a more expensive viral TikTok treat (and yes, it features pistachios).
You’ll also spot that we’ve picked out an eco-friendly alternative direct from those stylish Swedes – it’s super-pretty and you’ll use it year after year.
There might even be a couple you’re happy to share – we love the letterbox-friendly Easter chocolate, and there’s something special for fans of dark chocolate.
So, what does this Food Editor rate – and which ones will you be adding to your (Easter) basket?
Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Caramel Sea Salt Easter Egg, £12 – BUY NOW
I couldn’t have a chocolate round-up without some Chocolonely – it’s always in my top three chocolate choices, and this Easter is no different.
Laced with caramel pieces and sea salt, this melt-in-your-mouth milk choc egg comes with five wrapped mini Tony’s eggs in varied flavours.
LoveCocoa Maldon Sea Salt 71% Dark Chocolate Luxury Egg, £14.95 – BUY NOW
To show my, er, love to the hubby, this is perfect as he’s a fiend for dark chocolate, plus it looks so luxe in that presentation box.
But it’s still affordable – thanks to the Cadbury dynasty behind it – and every purchase helps plant trees in East Africa via the Eden Reforestation Project.
What does it taste like? Deep, rich and a little salty… Just how I like my men.
Swedish Gava Aggs, from £13 – BUY NOW
OK, so they’re not exactly chocolate, but how cool are these eco-friendly Easter eggs from the land that brought us Ikea, fika and Alexander Skarsgard?
Female-owned Gåva (pronounced gaw-vah), meaning “gift”, has an array of cool designs, from zebra print to florals, and you can either keep them empty to fill with a voucher or skincare treats (perfect for my tween), or add on some Swedish pick ‘n’ mix when checking out.
The best bit is you can reuse them year after year.
Venchi Gran Gourmet Pistachio Egg, £70 – BUY NOW
For that Dubai chocolate aesthetic, look no further than this mega egg.
Salty, crunchy and stuffed with white chocolate, pistachio paste and lightly salted whole pistachios, this is one super-luxe treat that you ideally want someone to gift you – if budget allows – rather than buy it for yourself.
Co-op Irresistible Pretzel Crunch Golden Egg, £4 (down from £7) – BUY NOW
I’m as obsessed with this chocolate egg as I was when the supermarket launched its Pop-cone popcorn and caramel ice creams a few years back.
White chocolate fans will love the smooth caramel infusion combined with salty pretzel pieces in this Belgian choc Fairtrade egg.
Also, until April 20, you can bag £3 off – making it a bargainous £4 for a pretty sizeable egg.
Lidl Deluxe Layered Eggs, £8.99 each – BUY NOW
Extra-thick eggs seem to have really taken off this Easter, and Lidl has come up trumps with this caramelised biscuity version, as well as a salted caramel option.
If getting bang for your buck is important, these double-layered treats won’t disappoint.
KitKat Chunky Crunchy Choc Brownie Incredible Egg, £12 – BUY NOW
Who doesn’t love a choccie bar with their egg? And this beauty comes with two KitKat Chunkys to keep you going through the Easter weekend.
Discover brownie biscuit bites in the milk-choc egg, which taste delicious when paired with a cup of tea.
Profits also help cocoa-farming families to earn more, plant more tress and help get kids into school.
Cox & Cox Miso & Caramel Dark Chocolate Easter Egg Bar, £12 – BUY NOW
If you’re looking for an Easter treat to post through a neighbour or friend’s letterbox, this is a fab option that’ll win you some brownie points.
High-quality chocolate with a really interesting flavour thanks to the miso-caramel combo, it’s something a little different for those who like to push their chocolate boundaries…
Danny’s Lumpy Road Chocolate Easter Egg, £12 – BUY NOW
This family-run brand is delivering on the embellishments with this egg covered in fudge pieces and marshmallows, which makes you want to dive face-first into it.
It’s also sustainably packaged by three generations of one family in Stoke on Trent.
The only problem is that the kids will be making a beeline for it, too!
How to save money at Easter
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements shares her tips on how to save cash at Easter...
Stock up on eggs – The best value Easter eggs typically sell out by the time the long weekend comes around so by in advance and stash in a cupboard so that you don’t get tempted to nibble.
Cut entertaining costs – If you are hosting family or friends over the holiday, consider asking them to bring a dish such as dessert, or a couple of bottles to cut costs. Use a price comparison site to find the lowest prices on the food and any other decorations or gifts that you need. Try PriceRunner or Trolley.co.uk.
Plan ahead – School holidays combined with gift can make Easter a pricey time of year, especially if you have children. Create a budget ahead of time and look for ways to keep it in check. You can go for free days out by making a scavenge hunts and limit the number of
Flash sales – Make a list of what you need for Easter and look out for flash sales or promotions from supermarkets on items that you need.
Cashback – Use cashback sites to get a little kick back on any spending that you are doing. Try Topcashback or Quidco.