This Easter we are on the hunt for the giant eggs that will put more than an extra notch in your belt.
In other words - go big or go home.
These show-stopping colossal versions are from some of the finest chocolatiers around the world and represent an impressive feat of confectionery engineering. From the now iconic Lindt bunny that weighs in at an impressive 1kg, to Cadbury’s favourite that's been given the XL treatment, this year is all about the bigger, the better.
There's even an egg within an egg from acclaimed tea room Bettys, which is so beautiful it's worthy of its own glass display case. However, it will set you back almost £500. There is an egg for all tastes too, some filled with pralines, others with truffles, caramels or detailed in fanciful designs — its a supersized chocolate lovers dream.
Family tip: If you have little ones, make a show of it by "cracking" the egg with a mallet or hammer wrapped in a tea towel. They will beg for the chance to give it a little whack and the whole family will delight in the mess.
Stas Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Nest Egg
Weight: 1.5kg
Sure to go down a treat with the whole family, this Easter egg has a white chocolate swirl design that resembles a nest with mini eggs for further embellishment. We're sure there's a Dad joke in there somewehere..
£45 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Lindt gold giant bunny
Weight: 1kg
Okay - so it's not an egg but no Easter celebrations is complete without one of Lindt’s signature gold bunnies and this option comes in a family-friendly size. Prepare for the ultimate sugar rush with this giant bunny made out of the brand’s creamy milk chocolate.
£40 | Waitrose | Buy it now
Marvellous Magnificent Easter Egg
Weight: 650g
For a gift with the wow-factor, look no further than Thorntons’ Easter offering. This large chocolate egg has an intricate embossed design and white piping.
£20 | Thorntons | Buy it now
Ostrich Easter Egg – Classic
Weight: 1.06kg
This giant egg from Hotel Chocolat resembles an Ostrich egg – the largest egg in the world - and offers something for the whole family. Alongside the milk chocolate shell that is combined with cookies, puffed rice, and crispy feuilletine, there is also a box of 27 chocolates from the chocolatiers range that includes pralines, truffles, caramels, patisserie and more.
£80 | Hotel Chocolat | Buy it now
The Turned Easter Egg
Weight: 400g
Offered in a milk or dark chocolate variety, this sculptural piece comes from master Parisian chocolatier Alain Ducasse. The egg is filled sea-themed pralines and plain chocolates in the shape of sea horses and fishes.
£47 | Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse | Buy it now
Cadbury Dairy Milk Daim Egg
Weight: 570g
Set to become one of the most popular eggs, this year is all about the Daim Dairy Milk hybrid. The thick-shelled egg has Daim pieces within the smooth milk and is offered alongside a sharing bar.
£12 | Cadbury Gift Direct | Buy it now
Kitkat Incredible Easter Egg
Weight: 516g
Salted Caramel Fudge Kitkat – need we say more? We are drooling just at the thought of the special combination. On top of the delicious egg, there are three Kitkat fudge bars all with the brand’s signature chocolate to wafer ratio.
£10 | Morrisons | Buy it now
The Centenary Imperial Egg
Weight: 5.8kg
The definition of show-stopping, Bettys has really outdone itself this year with its intricately detailed giant eggs that is a testament to the skill of its chocolatiers and decorators. In honour of the label’s centenary, the egg is hand moulded from pink coloured white chocolate with sugar wild roses, golden leaves and delicate piped chocolate.
£495 | Bettys | Buy it now
Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Easter Egg
Weight: 515g
You can never go wrong with this time old classic - a Dairy Milk Easter egg. But it has been taken to the next level with an XL makeover and is offered alongside not one but two sharing bars of the creamy milk chocolate.
£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now
Galaxy Golden Eggs Easter Egg
Weight: 520g
Even the most discerning chocolate connoisseurs can attest to the steadfast appeal of the Galaxy Golden Egg. The hollow creation is made from milk chocolate with caramel pieces and comes with mini variations in a gold coating.
£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now
Stas Chocolatier Starry Sky Milk Chocolate Easter Egg
Weight: 750g
Impress your family and friends with this epic creation. The giant milk chocolate shell is covered with stars, glitter and swirls of white chocolate. There is also the secret surprise of popping candy to delight the recipient.
£25 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Hand Decorated Belgian Milk Chocolate Colosseum Egg
Weight: 405g
Resembling a work of art over a chocolate Easter egg, this spectacular creation has a sculptural design, made of Belgian milk chocolate and decorated with a lustred coating. It is offered alongside six hazelnut praline mini chocolates.
£15 | M&S | Buy it now
After Eight Dark Chocolate Mint Easter Egg
Weight: 500g
Fans of After Eights will love the Easter egg version of the post-dinner chocolates. The hollow egg made from the mint flavoured dark chocolate comes with a box of the classic treats so you can still play the After Eight Mint game.
£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now
