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With Easter just days away, most will soon start thinking about which egg they’d like to enjoy come Sunday.
While there are a variety of high-end options available, most will stick to supermarkets when finding their Easter delights.
To make the choosing process a little bit easier, the Daily Mail has tried and tested 25 supermarket options to find the best on offer.
The sweet treats cover options of all varying shapes and sizes from Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Asda and more.
And this year, supermarkets have got creative – with M&S selling chocolate treats resembling the British favourite Custard Cream biscuit, while Waitrose moulded chocolate into the shape of the Lulu Guinness logo lips.
Read on to discover which supermarket chocolate eggs are worth splashing out on this year – and which others are best left on the shelves…
How we test Easter Eggs
The Daily Mail Lifestyle team conducted thorough testing of 25 Easter eggs from some of the most popular supermarkets. We assessed taste (of course), price, how well they live up to claims, as well as packaging and design.
When it comes to reviewing food, it’s important we allow different people with different dietary requirements and preferences to all give their verdict.
In the team, some love dark chocolate, others can’t stand anything that contains orange or mint. Our team reflects a representation of the general consumer market, so you can trust the products we recommend as great – as well as the ones to avoid.
Verdict: An outstanding egg. It might cost almost £30, but get a hold of this egg – and you’ll understand why. With a weight of 1kg, it’s enough to feed the family – and it’s made of delicious, thick and creamy chocolate.
Some other bonuses included the egg already being split in half meaning no mess when it comes to eating – and it mixes dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and some mini eggs inside, so there really is something for everyone.
Packaging was also gorgeous, meaning it would make the perfect Easter gift. Overall, there’s nothing negative to report here.
Verdict: As a huge fan of the M&S Outrageously Chocolatey biscuits, I was extremely excited to try this Easter egg out – and it didn’t let me down.
It’s one of the rare eggs that strays from the traditional, but totally pulls it off. I can’t see anyone being disappointed with this sweet treat.
Verdict: A white chocolate egg in disguise. It weighed 230g and had a lovely combination of flavours. The egg felt really solid – and I ended up using a knife to get into it – but it didn’t disappoint.
It did feel like there should possibly be a little bag of eggs wrapped in gold in the middle, though, but the flavour of the beautiful egg overrides any dissatisfaction with the lack of add-ons.
This could be a child’s or an adult’s egg due to the funky swirl on its shell, which would appeal to all age groups. Nothing will go to waste with this delicious delight.
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Verdict: THIS is the star of the show, the best of the best. As someone who lives and breathes the M&S Swiss cloud bags on a day where I feel like treating myself, I was thrilled at the prospect of enjoying them in egg form. And safe to say, it did not disappoint.
Every bite left me eagerly anticipating more, while the crunchy exterior filled me with a sense of joy that I would recommend to anyone looking for a pep in their step this Easter.
Verdict: We all likely have pistachio fatigue by now, but I think Tesco has cracked it by creating this much more easy to stomach mini egg format.
It still feels indulgent and almost too rich, but because it’s only a bite, you can enjoy it rather than feeling pressured to trawl through a mega ‘Dubai chocolate’ egg. The filling is also not too sweet, so let the milk and white choc shine.
Verdict: A few brands have brought out eggs with crisps in the shell this year, but this seems like a much better idea if you like your sweet and salty snack fix together.
You get a full-size bag of salted pretzels, which are always a winner, and the chocolate egg is thick and good quality. I’d prefer the chocolate to be a little darker, but that’s just down to personal taste. Otherwise, I can’t fault it!
Verdict: While it was devastated to decapitate this adorable hippo shaped ‘egg’, it was absolutely delicious!
The milk chocolate was lovely and not too big, so it felt less overwhelming to eat than a huge egg. While I greatly enjoyed it at the ripe age of 28, I think it would be an extra fun buy for kids.
Verdict: Who would have thought this egg was from Asda, the chocolate was thick and the flavour was fantastic.
To me, it tasted like a Jaffa Cake and a chocolate egg had a baby. The ginger pieces added an amazing layer of flavour and complemented the chocolate orange fantastically.
Verdict: This dark chocolate delight tastes just like an After Eight, but with a delectably crunchy twist.
Blended with of cocoa cookie and mint chips, it’s neither sickly sweet or cloying, with the added bonus of being lower in sugar and calories compared to a white or milk chocolate counterpart – plus it’s vegan friendly!
The egg is thick and aesthetically pleasing, spiralling into a chic point that doesn’t disintegrate the moment you touch it.
With a balanced, slightly zingy and bitter flavour profile, this is a cut above your bog standard supermarket Easter Egg, and is the perfect choice for the mint lover in your life.
Verdict: Tempering the sweetness of white chocolate with salty, nutty notes, it’s little wonder this egg is from ASDA’s top end Exceptional range.
Infused with both pistachio chunks and paste, the result is a sophisticated flavour profile that’s moreish, rather than sickly, which can typically be a pitfall for chocolate with a low cocoa concentration.
The Himalayan pink salt crystals, along with the nuts, provide a satisfying crunch, while a drizzle of green chocolate across the outside of the egg provides a colourful flourish.
If you were a big fan of last year’s Dubai chocolate craze, why not mix things up with this riff on the pistachio chocolate trend. We hasten to bet you won’t regret it.
Verdict: If you dabble in dark chocolate but aren’t afraid of the sweeter options, then this one is for you.
As someone who likes things on the darker side, it was slightly too sweet for me – the caramel pieces and honeycomb were delicious, though. The price was slightly high at £20 – but it could definitely be shared if that’s your thing.
Verdict: Tesco Finest really understood the assignment with this one. While admittedly, this egg was a tad on the smaller side, the delicious, sweet taste that filled my mouth when I took my first bite took my Monday from miserable to magnificent in seconds.
All in all, an excellent white chocolate selection, but perhaps a tad on the pricey side for its size. Proof of eggflation taking hold here.
Verdict: Lovely presentation, and the orange peel on the front of the egg was a lovely, glamorous touch. It tastes a cut above a normal Easter egg as it’s 65 per cent Dark Chocolate with candied orange peel.
When you take your first bite, you can instantly taste the tangy orange, and it’s like you are eating a healthy Terry’s Chocolate orange.
My only criticism is that it could do with more tangy orange running through, as the combination of both is delicious, and you just want more.
A very grown-up egg that adults will love, but children would probably struggle with the richness of the chocolate.
Verdict: There is an unexpected, delicate taste to this elegant egg. The caramel, pretzel & honeycomb all work surprisingly well together.
The wafer-thin chocolate makes it feel very elevated, and if you love Caramac or white chocolate, you will love this beautifully engraved egg.
It is incredibly sweet, but that is offset by the sea salt and pretzel crunch running through, making it feel less rich. You get a lot for your money with this egg.
Verdict: These are a gorgeous little Easter egg treat! The packaging is lovely and unique – and the taste is just as good.
While they edge on the pricier of things, the eggs are rich and indulgent – and everything you want from a festive treat. To score higher, I think a price of £5 would be more suitable.
Verdict: If there’s one thing – among the many – that Waitrose does well, it’s that they know how to make something feel extra luxurious.
From the first bite, the chocolate melts in the mouth and is complemented delightfully by the cheeky crunch of the caramel cereal balls in the middle.
The only complaint, and it feels harsh to even say, is that the caramel taste is ever-so-slightly artificial. But this is a very good egg, indeed.
Verdict: This Tesco offering is elevated by more than just specks of gold on its Belgian chocolate outer shell. Once you crack it open, you’re surprised by a layer of creamy white chocolate indulgence for a two-in-one treat that’s guaranteed to make everyone happy. Little bits of salted pretzel pieces perfectly balance the sweetness, making the Easter egg a dangerously tempting afternoon snack.
Verdict: I really loved the look of these chocolate lips, particularly the shimmering finish reminiscent of the designer’s clutch bags.
Sadly, the milk chocolate didn’t quite live up to expectations – it was a little too rich, with a bitter edge that was unexpected, given the pretty pink shell.
Verdict: As ‘vegan’ chocolate goes, it’s not top tier – but as a last-minute buy for someone who can’t eat dairy for medical or ethical reasons, it does the job.
A common complaint with milk-free chocolate is that the chocolate is powdery and almost has a dusty and dry mouthfeel. M&S’s Made Without Dairy Choccy Egg doesn’t totally fall into this trap, but it lacks the richness of some of the other vegan eggs on the market.
It’s not a luxurious choice, certainly not Booja Booja levels. The outer packaging is trendy, with geometric carrots – a nice juxtaposition against the blandness of the contents – and also contains a small bunny-shaped chocolate bar.
After eating about a quarter of the egg, I could stomach no more, so it might be a good choice for those who usually scoff all their eggs in one sitting; its innate sickliness forces restraint.
Verdict: As my first Easter egg of the season, I was eagerly anticipating this chocolate egg with a hint of sweet salted caramel. Yet, sadly, I was slightly disappointed with the result.
On my first impression, the egg looked creative, with a zig-zag exterior and rounded surfaces.
However, it crumbled in my hand, leaving me with salted caramel everywhere. That said, the taste was sweet and satisfactory, and I had no issue finishing the egg within a matter of days, boosting my review slightly.
Verdict: I was worried this was going to be ultra sweet, but thankfully the layer of pistachio creme and white chocolate is balanced out by the roasted nuts, so it’s not too sickly.
The chocolate is nice and thick around the edges, but the filled part is quite fiddly to eat, especially if you want to break off smaller pieces. It all tastes nice, but it would be better as a plain egg with separate chocolates.
Verdict: While I logistically appreciate the layout and structure of this egg, which makes it much easier to eat, the fruits are much too dehydrated and make me feel like I’m eating potpourri. The pink chocolate also feels like pointlessly dyed white chocolate, not really offering much ‘ruby’ value add.
Verdict: From the outset, this was an extremely exciting Easter treat – and the mini eggs built into the larger egg served as a lovely touch.
While an exciting exterior, the inside, however, was a tad on the sad side.
The egg tasted slightly stale and left a rather unforgiving aftertaste that while good for my diet, left me feeling disappointed.
Overall, a creative design that ticked enough boxes, but not one to ring the Easter bunny about.
Verdict: This one is for the sweetest of sweet tooths, with the Belgian milk chocolate shell laced with honeycomb, toffee fudge and shortbread pieces.
Although a small shard of this egg is a nice treat with a cup of tea or coffee, its extremely sweet taste means it’s difficult to eat much more than that.
Dark chocolate may have worked better with the ultra-sugary additions – or perhaps a sprinkling of sea salt.
Unfortunately, this was a huge let down. Despite being well in date, the chocolate tasted stale and lacked flavour. It’s a huge shame because the flavour of the Easter egg itself sounded delicious.
I thought the price point of £9.99 was far too high for this as well – in my opinion, a little more is needed to make an Easter egg worth almost £10.
