Easter eggs: tesco and lidl chocolate up against waitrose and more

EASTER EGG EXPERT REVEALS HOW THE TREATS ARE MADE From chocolate shops to supermarkets, Easter eggs are no doubt in abundance at the moment. And, while Easter may still be several weeks

away, it seems that many of these chocolate treats have been flying off the shelves. This year, some stores such as Tesco have decided to slash the prices on some of their range of cocoa

products for a limited time. But, it’s not just price which Britons will consider when buying an Easter egg - with the size, aroma, texture and quality of egg coming into play. RELATED

ARTICLES The best Easter egg of 2019 will depend on a whole host of things - with your tastebuds likely to have a huge role in the overall decision. But, in order to give you some guidance

on buying chocolate treats this spring, Express.co.uk has gathered a team of judges to give their verdict on some of the top Easter eggs out there this year. _For more food content, follow

our new Instagram page at Daily Express Life & Style_ HOTEL CHOCOLAT EXTRA-THICK ROCKY ROAD 500G, £27 Flavour: 26/30 Texture: 26/30 Aroma: 21/30 TOTAL SCORE: 73/90 A gourmet egg not

quite like no other, this egg was a hit amongst a number of judges. Split into two half shells, this rocky road-inspired treat is a premium pick which comes with a number of flavoursome

treats. And, while the judges swooned over the thick and creamy texture, it was the extra thick shell which really stood out. DELUXE GOLDEN SCULPTURE EGG, LIDL 280G, £12.99 Flavour: 6/30

Texture: 11/30 Aroma: 9/30 TOTAL SCORE: 26/90 A combination of gin and sweet Prosecco, this “Ginsecco” infusion could be a unique choice for those who fancy a tipple with their chocolate.

And, while it’s not the typical egg shape, it was suggested that this could be a “nice present idea”. TESCO FINEST FREE FROM BELGIAN DARK CHOCOLATE EGG 200G, £6.50 Flavour: 13.5/30 Texture:

14/30 Aroma: 15/30 TOTAL SCORE: 42.5/90 Vegan friendly and exclusive to Tesco, this deluxe egg comes with five hand crafted chocolate truffles. And, while it may have deluxe presentation, it

can be picked up for a bargain price - compared to its competitors with a similar calibre. Easter eggs taste test: The Easter eggs have been put to the test (Image: GETTY • WAITROSE • HOTEL

CHOCOLAT • MORRISONS) Easter eggs taste test: Hotel Chocolat and their thick egg was a hit amongst judges (Image: HOTEL CHOCOLAT) > The Easter egg taste test saw Tesco eggs go up against

 Hotel > Chocolat and Waitrose LIR CHOCOLATE'S BELGIAN MILK CHOCOLATE EGG, AVAILABLE AT SELECTED TESCO STORES 245G, £12 Flavour: 22/30 Texture: 21/30 Aroma: 18/30 TOTAL SCORE: 61/90

A brand new Easter egg from Irish chocolatiers Lir, this lesser known choice picked up some good feedback. One judge, for instance, noted its “nice, classic taste” - insisting that the

flavour “wasn’t too sweet”. BAILEYS CHOCOLATE EGG 285G, PRICES START AT £10 Flavour: 18/30 Texture: 20/30 Aroma: 16/30 TOTAL SCORE: 54/90 This chocolate egg not only comes with Baileys

chocolates, but the hollow milk chocolate egg has been infused with the flavoursome taste of the drink too. It was a hit amongst the majority of judges, largely for it’s “creamy” texture and

“instant, recognisable flavour”. This egg is available in a whole host of supermarkets, including ASDA, Tesco, and Waitrose. THE BEST RUBY EGG, MORRISONS 325G £10 Flavour: 12/30 Texture:

16/30 Aroma: 12/30 TOTAL SCORE: 40/90 Adorned with roasted pistachios, caramelised hazelnut nibs, candied orange peel and dried raspberries, the Ruby Chocolate egg was a strong contender in

the texture round. It scored highly when it came to aroma too, as this raspberry-flavoured egg “smells quality”, one critic said. WAITROSE 1 CARAMEL CHOCOLATE GOLDEN EASTER EGG 135G, £10

Flavour: 12/30 Texture: 14/30 Aroma: 7.5/30 TOTAL SCORE: 33.5/90 While it may not necessarily be egg shaped, it was certainly a large helping of chocolate. This caramel egg divided judges

over the sweet taste, although another taste tester noted that it was “soft, with a nice bite”. RELATED ARTICLES Easter eggs taste test: Tesco are offering customers a free-from egg (Image:

TESCO) Easter eggs taste test: The Morrisons Ruby egg is unlike the typical egg due to its texture (Image: MORRISONS) Easter egg taste test: The avocado Waitrose egg is a unique choice

boasting dark chocolate (Image: WAITROSE) REESE'S CHOCOLATE EGG, TESCO 232G, £6 Flavour: 17/30 Texture: 17/30 Aroma: 12/30 TOTAL SCORE: 46/90 Peanut butter-infused chocolate could be

yours this Easter, with Tesco exclusively selling the Reese’s Chocolate Egg. At £6 for one of £8 for two from April 1, this nutty choice comes in at the lower end of the scale - and includes

three Reese’s Crème Eggs. CHOCOLATE AVOCADO, WAITROSE 250G, £8 Flavour: 19/30 Texture: 19/30 Aroma: 10/30 TOTAL SCORE: 48/90 The avocado is a staple for many people when it comes to brunch,

but now, Waitrose have taken the look of the tasty fruit and transformed it into chocolate - which is no doubt what makes this offering stand out on the shelves. Green and brown in design,

this egg resembles the inner half of an avocado - but rather than the fruit, it has a prominent taste of dark chocolate. KINDER SURPRISE POWERPUFF GIRLS OR KINDER SURPRISE TEENAGE MUTANT

NINJA TURTLES EGG 220G, £15 Flavour: 15/30 Texture: 13/30 Aroma: 18/30 TOTAL SCORE: 46/90 From easter bunny options to easter egg hunt kits, Kinder have plenty on offer this Easter. At the

top of the range, the two themed 220g Eggs comes complete with a large toy inside the egg - which may make it a top choice for little ones. LINDT LINDOR MILK AND ASSORTED 215G, £8 Flavour:

20/30 Texture: 19/30 Aroma: 15/30 TOTAL SCORE: 54/90 This gifting egg from Lindt comes with 94.5 per cent less plastic than last year, as well as a large helping of the tasty mini eggs.

GUYLIAN SEA SHELL EASTER EGG 135G, £4 OR 275G, £8 This tasty Belgian chocolate egg is available in both a small and medium size, with both options coming with an iconic box of Guylian

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