Hop to it as we've found the best Easter eggs to shop this year

We're not drooling, you are...

one of the best easter eggs from the article
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Let's face it, the most exciting part of Easter shopping is, of course, the selection of the dream Easter Egg. And rest assured, 2024 is so far serving up some cracking (get it?) choices.

Are you shopping for a loved one? A child? A parent? A co-worker? Your boss? Or, like most of us, yourself? Well, whoever you’re buying for, we've sourced the finest selection of eggs that are bound to put a smile on anyone's face.

So whether you’re looking for some super luxurious offerings (you know, the ones that wouldn't look out of place in an art gallery) or something a little bit different (think iced biscuits and more), we’ve got you covered.

For any vegan chocolate lovers reading this, don't fear, as we've also included our favourite vegan Easter egg for you to shop, and it looks rather delicious if you ask us.

If there's a theme for this year's Easter egg offering, it's all things bright and beautiful: from intricate patterns to colourful chocolate (yes, really.) These Easter eggs are almost too good to eat. (Emphasis on the almost.)

Looking for an Easter gift that doesn't involve chocolate? Don't forget to check out our round ups of the best beauty Easter eggs (including our personal favourite - the Lookfantastic beauty egg) and the best luxury candles. These gifts make the perfect alternative to chocolate, and means you get to keep the Easter eggs all to yourself.

So, without further ado, keep on scrolling for our guide to the best Easter eggs to buy now. Warning: you might just want to be eating (or in close proximity to) a piece of chocolate while you're looking through the following. You're about to feel rather hungry.

Now sit back, have a browse and let your mouth water...

The best Easter eggs to buy now:

1. Best indulgent Easter egg

Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Milk Chocolate Easter Egg - best easter eggs

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Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Milk Chocolate Easter Egg

Ok, how cool is this? This thick milk chocolate shell is packed with the brand's most-loved chocolate treats. Presented in a chic reusable tin, this indulgent egg is the perfect gift for those who adore delicately sweet flavours.

2. Best classic Easter egg

eataly milk chocolate egg in box

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Eataly Milk Chocolate Egg

Made out of a crisp milk chocolate shell (of the most incredible quality) which conceals a little bag of chocolate buttons, you can't get more classic than this Easter egg from Eataly.

3. Best white chocolate Easter egg

House of Dorchester Honeycomb Crème Brûlée White Chocolate Egg Slab

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House of Dorchester Honeycomb Crème Brûlée White Chocolate Egg Slab

For the white chocolate lovers, we recommend this one from House of Dorchester. It's designed to look like a chocolate slab, hand decorated with swirls of milk chocolate, crunchy honeycomb pieces and gold flakes - what more could you want?

4. Best dark chocolate Easter egg

Love Cocoa Luxury Easter Egg

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Love Cocoa Luxury Dark Chocolate Easter Egg

Indulgently dark (we're talking 70% cocoa) and sprinkled with sea salt, this Easter egg is perfect for the person with a sophisticated taste, who loves the finer things in life.

5. Most unique Easter egg

The Dorchester dulcey popcorn praline Easter egg

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The Dorchester dulcey popcorn praline Easter egg

This beautiful treat is the epitome of luxury. Hand-crafted in-house out of smooth caramelised white chocolate and a delightfully crunchy layer of popcorn praline. Perfect for those of you who like something a little bit different. 

6. Best Easter biscuits

biscuiteers easter biscuits

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Biscuiteers Spring Lambs Letterbox Biscuits

If you're looking for an alternative to the classic egg, why not try biscuits instead? These intricately-iced biscuits come in an adorable keepsake box, and would make the perfect Easter gift.

7. Best Easter hamper

Harvey Nichols Eggs-tremely Yummy Easter Hamper

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Harvey Nichols Eggs-tremely Yummy Easter Hamper

Another great alternative to an egg is an Easter hamper. This Harvey Nichols one is an absolute treat, with colourful eggs, chocolate, nibbles, buttery shortbread and strawberry sweets inside.

Grace Lindsay

Grace Lindsay is currently Junior Beauty Editor at Who What Wear UK and previously was Marie Claire UK's E-Commerce Writer.  With over three years of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, she covers everything from the best make-up and skincare deals to how to shop the stand out trends of the season. When she's not typing away at her laptop, Grace can be found shopping her favourite vintage markets IRL, or catching up on her never-ending list of books to read.

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