1 week Ago By Aimee Robinson
Looking for an Easter treat with a twist this weekend? While I usually find myself rushing to the supermarket last minute for whichever chocolate eggs are left on the shelf, this year, some luxurious treats have caught my eye. Yes, eggs are the main event, but if you’re looking to treat someone special or are hosting an Easter event and fancy some unique goodies, there are plenty of opulent options available. From beautifully crafted takes on traditional eggs to stunning seasonal hampers, if you’re looking for an extra special gift, there’s plenty to choose from.
Of course, they might be a little more expensive than your usual £5 supermarket egg, but some affordable items are sprinkled in with our more high-end picks. Naturally, some of my top picks include chocolate, but there are also golden praline miniature eggs , hand-designed iced eggs , biscuits and cakes , too. But, with Easter just under two weeks away and a Bank Holiday weekend to compete with, it’s best to make online orders sooner rather than later if you want them to arrive in time for the main event.
Want to send something special to a friend or loved one but won’t have the chance to see them over Easter? That’s where letterbox gifts come in. We’ve seen them for birthdays, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, but now Marks and Spencer has released an Easter version packed with seasonal treats . The box contains an assortment of chocolate treats, all seasonally themed.
There are two bunny-shaped chocolates, a pack of furry field friends chocolates (including a hedgehog, bunny and fox) and a white chocolate, caramel-filled egg. It also contains a bag of chocolate orange-speckled eggs, a net of foiled eggs (perfect for an annual Easter egg hunt) and a pretzel-sprinkled chocolate bar. The Easter Treats Letterbox Gift costs £25 and includes the option to add a personalised message and free delivery.
The Loaded Easter Egg from Marks and Spencer isn’t your usual egg. Instead, it’s a thick, half-egg adorned with colourful candies and chocolate pretzels. But that’s not all you get in this extra special Easter gift package.
Chocolate, naturally, is at the top of the list. There’s a bag of orange chocolate speckled eggs, a white chocolate caramel egg, and an assortment of chocolates shaped like Easter animals (chicks and bunnies included). The gift also contains Easter egg-shaped iced Ginger biscuits.
All of this is presented in a beautiful, pastel green box. The gift box retails for £40 qualifies for free delivery, and you can also add a personalised message for your loved one. These beautifully crafted Fortnum and Mason Easter Eggs are almost too good to eat, though the trio of dark, milk and white chocolate will likely make your mouth water.
Each egg is adorned with a colourful sugar flower design, which has been created using an antique chocolate mould. But there’s more than meets the eye to these eggs. Once you crack them open, a selection of tasty surprises is tucked away.
These include white, milk and dark chocolates shaped like seasonal items (think bunnies, Easter baskets and chickens). Making for an extra special gift, each egg is wrapped in a Fortnum and Mason branded ribbon, and all three come presented in a gorgeous gift box. The Trio of floral-designed Fortnum and Mason Easter Eggs retail for £60 .
Alternatively, you can buy a larger, individual egg (227g) with the same sugar design for £50 . Delivery charges start from £5.95, while in-store pick-up is free.
Nothing says opulence quite like a sparkling, golden egg. So, why not treat someone special to six golden praline eggs delivered in a Fortnum and Mason branded egg box? These unique eggs are made from real hen eggs painted in gold. Each egg has been carefully hollowed and painted before being filled with praline milk chocolate to create a sweet treat worthy of royalty.
Simply crack each egg as you would with a normal boiled egg (tapping the top with a spoon should do the job) and then enjoy the hazelnut treat. The six praline eggs retail for £32 , and Fortnum and Mason delivery charges start from £5.95 though click and collect from a store is free.
If you’re looking for a truly luxe gift or are after a basket for an Easter celebration, Fortnum and Mason has loads of options . The majority of these come in a traditional Fortnum and Mason gift basket. Some of these are packed full of chocolatey treats, but if you want something a little different, the Spring Hamper is a good choice.
The hand-woven wicker gift basket is packed with seasonal delights, including Piccadilly piccalilli, pitted green olives in brine, walnut and seed crackers, smoked cheese straws, blackberry and apple chutney, strawberry and gooseberry jam, coffee and an assortment of teas. Of course, sweet treats are also included in the form of carrot cake biscuits, pistachio and clotted cream biscuits, rhubarb and custard boiled sweets, and matchbox chocolate bunnies. The Spring Hamper costs £200 , but that works out to be lower than the price of the products individually.
Looking for a gift basket the whole family can enjoy? Then Betty’s Easter Specialities Gift Box could be a good option. For £50, the box comes packed with fruit cake, spiced biscuits, a butter biscuit and, as you can guess, plenty of chocolate, too. The box contains silver and gold foil-wrapped milk chocolate Easter eggs, a honey and walnut milk chocolate flat Easter egg and a box of white and milk chocolate bunnies.
The food arrives in a white and gold gift box, emblazoned with the famous Betty’s logo. Betty’s delivery fees start from £3.95 for Royal Mail, and they aim to deliver the package within two days.
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