We ate 102 Easter eggs and these are the best for 2026, from milk to dark

Score: 85/100

Hotel Chocolat’s Extra Thick Eggs are back. The lavish, thick-shelled eggs are piled high with truffles, pralines and caramels, and this one is created with half 40% milk chocolate and half fruity caramel-flavoured chocolate – a match made in heaven, according to our panel.

Score: 83/100

Admired for its striking design, Cutter & Squidge’s half egg overflows with a smorgasbord of treats. The lucky recipient will tuck into ganache, white and milk gold-dusted eggs, fudge pieces and chocolate-coated biscuit balls in this indulgent, dessert-led treat.

Score: 81/100

Committed to ending exploitation in the cocoa supply chain, Tony's Chocolonely chocolate is fairtrade, deforestation-free and the packaging is recyclable. Plus, according to our panel, its Easter egg tastes great, with an enticing smoky flavour in the rich cocoa, which was likened to dark chocolate with a creamy back note.

Score: 81/100

With a layer of milk and white chocolate, this supermarket Easter egg offers the best of both. Pretzel chunks run throughout for added crunch, bringing a lightly caramelised, biscuit-like, sweet and salty flavour to every bite.

Score: 81/100

Granted, it’s not the cheapest, but once you get a taste of Russell & Atwell’s exquisite chocolate, there’s no going back. Each pack contains a thick egg made with complex, quality marbled milk and blonde chocolate, along with five packets of fresh truffles made with organic cream (keep them in the fridge!).

Every flavour is outstanding, but our experts’ favourite was the ‘cracking hazelnut’. There’s also salted caramel, creamy milk, dirty blonde and smooth dark versions, so there’s truly one for everyone.

Score: 80/100

Voted joint best for design (tying with Cutter & Squidge – above), this beautifully swirled milk chocolate egg offers a fresh take on the classic shape. Testers praised the triple-loaded chocolate for its “full flavour”, with crunchy honeycomb, shortbread biscuit pieces and buttery toffee fudge delivering a sweet caramel note.

Score: 79/100

This showstopping supermarket Easter egg weighs a full kilo! The giant egg comprises two thick halves: one milk chocolate, laced with toffee and honeycomb; the other rich dark chocolate, studded with cookie pieces. Both are packed with crispy puffed rice.

And it doesn’t stop there – you’ll also get four truffle-filled flavoured milk chocolate eggs, loaded with crunchy pieces, for a true chocolate overload. Wowza!

Score: 78/100

Waitrose has transformed the iconic Lulu lips into a fun chocolate masterpiece, crafted from “rich” and “buttery” single-origin milk chocolate with a glossy red lustre. With a fantastic snap and smooth texture, this statement treat is sure to go down well.

Score: 77/100

Nestlé launched four fun new KitKat Easter eggs this year – and this was the clear favourite among our testers. The thin, marbled milk chocolate shell incorporates the brand’s iconic crisp wafer and indulgent salted caramel, delivering a sweet yet balanced, malty bite.

Score: 89/100

This dark chocolate supermarket egg was our highest-scoring product overall for Easter 2026. The classic combination won testers over with its mint-choc-chip aroma and polished presentation. Bright, vibrant mint complements the rich, complex dark chocolate, while crunchy pieces add a satisfying texture.

Score: 86/100

Aldi has amped up its dark chocolate Easter egg with candied orange peel for a zesty hit, and salted caramel-coated pecans for a sweet-and-salty twist – a combination that works surprisingly well.

Available 8 March 2026

Score: 84/100

Described as “classy” and “grown-up” by our testers, ASDA's dark chocolate egg filled the kitchen with a distinctive sweet orange aroma, which also came through in the flavour. While the spicy crystalised ginger was a little more subtle, testers enjoyed the combination, and they liked the added crunch from the citrus peel in the shell.

Score: 83/100

This glossy egg is completely organic and made from 72% cocoa. It’s one for true dark chocolate fans, with an intense bitterness and complex notes of toasted nuts and coffee. And despite the shell being luxuriously thick, our testers said it melts on the tongue.

Each egg also comes filled with chocolate buttons made from the same quality chocolate.

Score: 83/100

Aldi’s second entry in this category is this coffee-infused dark chocolate egg, with bitter cacao nibs. The silky smooth texture proved a highlight, with testers noting its excellent snap. In our blind taste test, panellists described this egg as “premium”, “excellent” and “delicious”. Little did they know it costs under a fiver.

Score: 82/100

A decadent feast for dark chocolate lovers, this speckled egg is rich, dark and fruity. Testers loved the bitter profile and found the flavour powerfully long-lasting with subtle notes of raisins and berries.

Score: 81/100

Chocolate orange is an iconic pairing, and this egg combines chewy candied orange with orange oil and freeze-dried orange pieces for a full flavour. Described as “definitely one to buy” by our testers, the bitter dark chocolate – with notes of tobacco, smoke and coffee – works beautifully against the sweet fruit.