Marks & Spencer's viral 'Outrageously Chocolatey Custard Cream Biscuity Egg' has returned for Easter, but one reviewer found the sweet treat too cloying. Millie Bull, writing for the Daily Mirror, tested the £12 egg after struggling to find it in a busy M&S Food Hall.
The 320g egg, which features a hollow custard cream shape with biscuit pieces, white chocolate, and a custard truffle centre, impressed with its presentation and packaging. However, Bull described the taste as 'overwhelmingly sweet', comparing it to Kinder chocolate but lacking a strong vanilla note.
Bull noted that the custard truffle was overshadowed by the white chocolate, and suggested a darker chocolate would better balance the flavours. 'The balance was off; it needed more biscuit, less white chocolate,' she wrote.
Despite the taste disappointment, Bull praised the egg's appearance, which includes traditional custard cream patterns and the M&S logo. She concluded that the egg is best as a novelty gift for those with a sweet tooth, but personally prefers a simple custard cream biscuit.
