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Best Easter eggs for 2024: find the tastiest eggs to tuck into this Easter
Whether you’re buying for a relative or looking for ideas for yourself, here’s our helpful guide to tasty treats this Easter. Find the best Easter eggs of 2023, including milk, dark, white and vegan chocolate options.
By Gemma Wilcock | Last updated Apr 17, 2024
There’s something about Easter egg chocolate that makes it feel like an extra special treat! If you’re shopping for your child or picking something special for your partner, there’s a variety of different sizes and flavours currently available to choose from.
While buying lots of Easter eggs may feel like a luxury for some right now, there’s still plenty of affordable options out there to keep costs down. Although, we were surprised to find some of the more luxurious eggs cost over £80!
To help us find out which Easter eggs are loved the most, we scoured our Mumsnet Talk boards to see which ones our users rate, and also checked expert review sites to find out which eggs got top marks. We made sure to look for eggs that cater for all kinds of dietary requirements and tastes, including milk, dark, white and dairy-free chocolate.
If you’d prefer to opt for something that isn’t as sweet this Easter, don’t forget to check out our guide to the best Easter gifts for all ages this year.
Here are the best Easter eggs to buy in 2024.
1. Best overall Easter egg: Cadbury Daim Ultimate Inclusion Chocolate Easter Egg
Price on writing: £10 | Buy now from ASDA
Key specs
Size: 542g | Contains: Milk chocolate egg and chocolate bar
What we love
Large Dairy Milk chocolate egg with Daim bar pieces
Also includes bar of Daim chocolate
What to know
Some people claim Dairy Milk eggs taste different to other years
What Mumsnet users say
“A Daim Easter egg has to be one of life’s joys. I only discovered them last year quite accidentally and I’ve been looking forward to another one ever since.” Anne1958
Our verdict
For many people, there really is nothing better than a Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate egg at Easter and this combination is a hit with Daim bar fans! An extra large egg made with thick chocolate and crunchy almond caramel pieces, it is one you can easily share with your family.
As the egg also comes with a Daim sharing bar, there’s plenty of delicious chocolate to go around. Some Mumsnet users claim the Cadbury’s chocolate eggs don’t taste as good as they used to but this egg is still well loved by many.
2. Best budget Easter egg: Smarties Easter Egg
Price on writing: £1.25 | Buy now from Sainsbury’s
Key specs
Size: 119g | Contains: Milk chocolate egg and Smarties
What we love
Easter egg with Smarties inside
Good budget friendly price
What to know
Small egg
What Mumsnet users say
“The Smarties egg is just lovely.” MuddleMoo
Our verdict
This Smarties egg may be small, but it is perfectly sized for anyone looking to buy a sweet treat for a younger child or to add to an Easter basket. It’s a hollow chocolate egg so they can have fun cracking it open to reveal the Smarties inside.
There are other similar size and priced eggs available if Smarties aren’t their thing, such as Cadbury Chocolate Buttons and Mini Eggs so you should be able to find a reasonably priced treat to suit their tastes.
3. Best luxury Easter egg: Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Patisserie Egg
Price on writing: £25.50 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 405g | Contains: One egg and ten chocolates
What we love
Luxurious half brownie, half salted caramel cheesecake egg
Filled with classic dessert chocolates
Made with 100% Engaged Ethics cacao
What to know
Pricey
What Mumsnet users say
“I have a Lindt one but also hoping a Hotel Chocolat one arrives.” AuntieMarys
Our verdict
This is definitely an egg for the grown ups. The Patisserie Egg is inspired by desserts so it hasn’t just got one flavour, there’s loads to devour. To start, the thick Easter egg is made up of two halves, one is chocolate brownie flavour and the other half is salted caramel cheesecake.
Crack it open and inside it is filled with classic dessert flavour chocolates, from The Blondie and Carrot Cake to Lemon Cheesecake and Custard Tart. All Hotel Chocolat products are made with 100% Engaged Ethics cacao and nothing artificial so you can enjoy these guilt-free!
4. Best dark chocolate Easter egg: Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Serious Dark Egg
Price on writing: £25.50 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 375g | Contains: One egg and nine chocolates
What we love
Extra thick 70% dark chocolate
Filled with truffles, pralines and caramels
Made with ethical cocao and no artificial flavours or colourings
What to know
Pricey
What Mumsnet users say
“Dark chocolate tends to be dairy free which is a necessity for many of all ages (including me!). Hotel chocolat has some lovely ones…” Emmelina
Our verdict
This one's for dark chocolate fans - a luxuriously thick egg made from 70% dark chocolate. Once inside the egg, there are more delicious treats to be found as it’s packed with chocolate truffles, pralines and caramels.
The chocolates include a range of different flavours designed to compliment the slight bitterness of the dark chocolate, including treats with a boozy twist, such as the gin truffle, and the likes of the nutty praline and dark macaroon for those who prefer their chocolates alcohol-free. We also like that the Hotel Chocolat eggs on our list are presented in a reusable tin that you can store treats in long after these chocolates have been devoured!
5. Best Easter egg for Lindt fans: Lindt Lindor Easter Egg
Price on writing: £12 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 322g | Contains: One egg and nine truffles
What we love
Delicious Lindor milk chocolate egg
Also contains classic chocolate truffles
What to know
Not suitable for vegans
What Mumsnet users say
“Another Lindt Lindor fan. Mine is in the cupboard taunting me.” ReginaGeorgeous
Our verdict
It’s the smooth Swiss milk chocolate that lots of us love so no matter what the occasion you know Lindt will always go down a treat. This Easter, you can get someone you love (or yourself) the Lindt Lindor Easter Egg.
You also get nine of the Lindt melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles to make it even more of a treat. We think that you can’t beat the original milk chocolate flavour of Lindt, but there are also other Easter eggs in the range showcasing their different flavours, including assorted truffles and Salted Caramel.
6. Best mini Easter eggs: Tony’s Chocolonely Egg Mix
Price on writing: £5 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 255g | Contains: Mix of 20 chocolate eggs
What we love
A range of delicious flavours
Fairtrade chocolate
No palm oil
What to know
Not suitable for vegans
What Mumsnet users say
“Tony’s Chocolonely is nice, and slavery free which was an eye opening claim.” thelegohooverer
Our verdict
If you don’t want to stick to just one flavour, why not go for Tony's Chocolonely Egg Mix. It’s not your standard large egg, but a pouch with 20 smaller treats inside in a range of their bestselling flavours.
The yummy chocolate eggs offer up a host of different tastes, including dark chocolate, milk, caramel sea salt, hazelnut and almond sea salt for you to share with others or savour for yourself - whatever you choose! We also like that Tony’s chocolate is fairtrade and the packaging is 100% recyclable.
7. Best cute Easter egg: Montezuma’s Milk Chocolate Button Chick
Price on writing: £7 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 100g | Contains: One egg and 25g of buttons
What we love
Cute chick design
Luxury tasting chocolate
Organic
What to know
Pricey for the size of the egg
What Mumsnet users say
“Lindt Lindor, Montezuma’s, or Hotel Chocolat.” NatashaRomanov
Our verdict
We think children will love this gorgeous chick shaped egg, Clucky, by Montezuma’s. This small egg is made from organic milk chocolate and comes with a handful of chocolate buttons so it’s the perfect size for younger children.
It’s a bit pricier than the Cadbury’s offering, especially for the size, but we think it will go down a hit on Easter Sunday!
8. Best white chocolate Easter egg: Lindt White Chocolate Gold Bunny
Price on writing: £4.50 | Buy now from John Lewis
Key specs
Size: 200g | Contains: One bunny
What we love
Good for adding to Easter baskets
Perfect for egg hunts
Available in other flavours
What to know
Not suitable for vegans
What Mumsnet users say
“Easter egg hunt in the garden with Lindt eggs and bunnies. Then they've got Easter games and activities, we'll do easy baking together, and a bbq with their grandparents. Can't wait!” sanfranfibber
Our verdict
According to our Mumsnet users, the Lindt bunny is a firm favourite at Easter. Whether you pop it in your child’s Easter basket or use it as part of egg hunt, they’ll love opening the gold foil and removing the little ribbon and gold bell to tuck into this delicious white chocolate treat.
The Gold Bunny comes in a range of other yummy flavours too - milk, strawberry white, hazelnut milk and dark - so there’s one to suit every member of the family.
9. Best dairy-free Easter egg: NOMO Cookie Dough Egg and Bunny
Price on writing: £6 | Buy now from Sainsbury’s
Key specs
Size: 160g | Contains: One egg and chocolate bunny
What we love
Contains an tasty egg and a bunny
Vegan friendly
Also free from gluten, nuts and eggs
What to know
Pricey for the size
What Mumsnet users say
“I love the Nomo ones - just bought the fruit one, and I'll probably get the salted chocolate one too ('cos I am essentially a greedy guts).” FlipFlops4Me
Our verdict
In the past it might have been difficult to find an Easter egg that was dairy-free, but thankfully there are more options available now. Vegan-friendly and free from dairy, egg, gluten and nuts, this egg from NOMO is cookie dough flavoured with crispy rice pieces for an added bit of texture.
You also get a dairy-free chocolate bunny with a delicious cookie dough flavour centre for an extra little treat. So everyone can enjoy something special at Easter!
10. Best extra thick Easter egg: Dairy Milk Chunky Extra Thick Chocolate Easter Egg
Price on writing: £10 | Buy now from ASDA
Key specs
Size: 400g | Contains: One egg and around nine chocolates
What we love
Large thick chocolate egg
Comes with Dairy Milk chunks
What to know
Not suitable for vegans
What Mumsnet users say
“I LOVE Cadbury easter eggs - and yes, they taste quite different to the ordinary chocolate.” Silvers11
Our verdict
If you like Dairy Milk then you will love this extra thick egg by Cadbury. Compared to their normal eggs, the chocolate is a lot chunkier so it will give you a more satisfying crunch when you bite into it.
The egg is accompanied by individually wrapped Dairy Milk chunks so you can take your time working your way through the egg and the extra treats this Easter.
How many Easter eggs should each kid get?
According to our Mumsnet users, parents buy anywhere from one to three eggs per child. This may not include treats from grandparents and other relatives or those collected in an egg hunt, so that number could end up being even greater.
In fact, in 2017, a survey found that children receive around 13 Easter eggs, as well as other treats. However, some parents have started giving other Easter gifts instead, such as toys and Easter themed gifts or books, to limit the amount of chocolate that comes into the house.
What is the best selling Easter egg in the UK?
They’ve been around for years, but Cadbury still makes some of the best-selling Easter eggs in the UK. According to a survey by Vypr, almost two thirds (64%) of consumers agree that Cadbury offers the best chocolate treats at Easter.
They have a huge range of eggs, with popular treats including Chocolate Buttons, Mini Eggs, Freddo, Creme Egg and Extra Thick Chocolate Eggs too.
The survey also found that Mars, Hotel Chocolat and Thortons were other top picks.
Where can you find the best deals on Easter eggs?
You can buy Easter eggs in high street shops and online retailers, such as John Lewis and Amazon, so you can easily pick one up when you’re out and about or get one delivered if you don’t have time to go to the shops.
Some of the best Easter egg deals tend to be found in supermarkets, such as Tesco and ASDA, with smaller eggs ranging in price from around £1 upwards. So if your budget is tight make sure to pop some in your basket during your weekly shop.
If you shop around online, there are discounts available so you may be able to grab a bargain in time for Easter Sunday.
How we chose our recommendations section
We started our research by scouring our Mumsnet forums for tips on what Easter eggs real Mumsnet users give and receive, taking into consideration a range of different tastes, needs and budgets.
Armed with a long list of recommendations, we consulted expert reviews and consumer websites to make note of any brands and products that stand out from the rest. This involved checking consumer reviews, on websites like John Lewis and Argos, to see what negative and positive feedback they’d received. We know this is the best way of working out whether this is a product that is liked and is worth spending your money on.
Finally, after doing all this, we were able to whittle down our long list to products that we think are the best Easter eggs to buy in 2024.
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