For chocolate lovers, Easter is one of the highlights of the year. As soon as the last of the Valentine's Day chocolates are gone, attention quickly shifts to the best Easter eggs. Easter eggs have come a long way. What was once a simple hollow shell has evolved into something far more indulgent – think hand-finished designs, truffle-filled centres, unexpected flavour combinations and intricate creations that look almost too good to eat. I've even taste-tested Hotel Chocolat's £90 ostrich egg, tipping the scales at more than a kilo of chocolate.
That said, not every egg is worth its price tag. As costs continue to climb and cocoa percentages cut down, it pays to choose carefully, focusing on quality chocolate rather than eye-catching packaging. Whether you're after a standout centrepiece, a dependable favourite or a budget-friendly supermarket option, getting good value is just as important as satisfying your sweet tooth. To help narrow it down, I've done the legwork by tasting and assessing this year's standout Easter eggs. From indulgent picks by independent chocolatiers to big-name favourites (including the Lindt bunny) and supermarket gems, I've tried them all.
I tasted my way through 37 eggs from the supermarket, independent chocolate-makers, luxury department stores and farmshops, enlisting the help of other equally chocolate-obsessed testers to find the 15 best Easter eggs for every taste and budget. I was looking for high quality chocolate with good flavour, decent thickness, plastic-free packaging, and, of course, value for money.
This showstopper pistachio and milk chocolate egg from M&S brings the best Easter eggs to new heights this year. It comes in a beautiful navy and lime green hat-box-like container finished with a ribbon which, after taking the lid off, reveals an elegant egg standing up like it deserves some sort of ovation. The shell is subtly carved and is adorned with the M&S logo in lime green. The taste and texture live up to the spectacle. Firstly, it's super heavy thanks to the ultra thick shell, which also makes it feel expensive. It's made from 40 per cent milk chocolate that tastes high quality and creamy, plus you'll find a layer of smooth pistachio truffle inside the egg. Rich and moreish, the taste is complemented by the whole and chopped roasted pistachios. Unlike other creations with the viral nut, the richness of the milk chocolate balances its sweetness and gives it a decadent fad-free appeal. While it's got a push-the-boat-out price at £20, the weight of chocolate you get actually works out pretty good value for money (£4.12 per 100g) and one that will make Easter Sunday one to remember.
Finding your favourite chocolate bar or sweet in an Easter egg is easy these days everything from twix to smarties, fruit pastilles and more earning a themed box. These eggs offer great value for money with low and often discounted prices at supermarkets, and are a safe-bet when it comes to gifting. I tested the Nestle Kitkat chunky easter egg, which comes with one small bar and a milk chocolate egg that's just smaller than hand size – and for less than £2 at most supermarkets. The chocolate is sweet and nostalgic, and while it's not the highest quality tasting, it's creamy and moreish. Plus the box is recyclable and has a space to write a message to the recipient.
Packaged to complement the punchy aesthetic of the M&S Collection range, this 85 per cent dark chocolate egg feels every bit as premium as it looks. The egg delivers an intense chocolate experience without tipping into bitterness, despite its lofty cocoa content. The texture is remarkably silky and there's beautifully balanced richness, with notes of deep, ripe fruits and vibrant berries that add brightness to every bite. Crafted using responsibly sourced cocoa mass from Peruvian cocoa beans and finished with expertly made chocolate from Italy, the quality is clear from the first snap of the shell. There's a satisfying firmness to the egg and presentation-wise, it certainly makes a luxe gift-worthy option with its prism-effect decoration across the shell. While the inner plastic packaging feels somewhat unnecessary, it doesn't detract too heavily from what is an excellent egg.
