From designer to artisanal and Irish to Italian, there’s an egg for every taste and budget, plus some alternatives …
Dior dark and white chocolate egg (€180), made by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Allen, was inspired by the iconic medallion and signature bow of the House. Inside are over 40 pieces of chocolate including buttons, candied almonds, puffed rice praline and hazelnuts. It’s exclusive to taste at 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris. @dior
Claridge’s Easter Egg (£65stg), made by executive pastry chef Thibault Hauchard, who was inspired by the gold Art Deco doors at the entrance of the hotel. @claridgeshotel
Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg (€70) is handprinted with greens and red to reflect the last apple tree planted over a century ago by the Guinness family when they called the castle home. This masterpiece was designed by Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate & Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels. @ashfordcastle @paula_pastry
Venchi Gran Gourmet Pistachio Egg (€70), made from chocolate enriched with pistachio paste and coated with lightly salted pistachios on the inside – a striking balance of sweet and savoury notes. @venchi1878
Charbonnel et Walker Pistachio Truffle Eggs (€33) come with a keepsake box, from a selection at Avoca.
The Garden of Ireland no added sugar milk chocolate egg, (€28.95) at Avoca.
Baci Original Dark Chocolate Egg (€27) – one of my favourites, especially for discovering quotes hidden inside the chocolates contained within the egg. @baciperugina
Cartwright & Butler Egg (€20) from Avoca. @avocaireland
Grá Chocolates Mini Eggs (€25) are luxury miniatures in flavours from orange and raspberry to caramel and pistachio. @gra_chocolates
Butlers Chocolate hand decorated milk egg, €20, @butlerschocolate
Skelligs Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Egg (€15) made in a much loved destination along the Wild Atlantic Way. @skelligschocolate
Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg (€15), designed by the chocolatiers at Lir Chocolates in Navan, Co Meath. @lirchocolates
Sr Genevieve’s Lucky Lamb (€13.95) is a treat with a twist. Inside one in every 50 lucky lambs is a prize for the chance to take part in a chocolate-making workshop at Kylemore Abbey. There’s also a new Truffle Collection with four flavours. @kylemoreabbey
M&S Collection Single Origin Dark Chocolate Egg (€12) is perfect for nibbling with an espresso. @marksandspencerireland
Lidl Deluxe Handmade Premium Irish Egg Collection (€11.99) from Co Cavan and the new Belgian Chocolate Croissant and Doughnut Eggs (€9.99). @lidlireland
Clo Chocolates Mini Hen (€6.95) handmade by Clotilde Rambaud in Co Sligo, one of several whimsical creations that include bunnies, sheep and dinosaurs. @clochocolates
Tony’s Chocolonely Easter Pouch (€5.75) with 20 mini eggs in eight flavours are perfect for Easter hunts, gifting or sneaky snacking! @tonyschocolonely_uk_ire
Easter Alternatives
Rituals Amsterdam Easter Gift Set (€37.90) is ideal for the chocolate averse with shower gel, hand cream and a car freshener in Dutch Tulip and Yuzu scent, one of several lovely gift ideas. @ritualscosmetics
You’re A Good Egg box (€25) mixes treats and fun activities for children with colouring sets, stickers and egg hunt kits – just one of many boxes from The Paddy Box. @thepaddybox
Bunny With Egg (€10) from the Francis Brennan Collection at Dunnes Stores lasts forever on their own or as a cute pair … @dunnesstores
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