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| Easter eggs and cakes taste test | Easter eggs and cakes taste test |
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| Children's Easter eggs | Children's Easter eggs |
| The Co-operative FoodLoved by Us Popping Candy Egg160g, £5, co-operativefood.co.ukThis is brilliant. Not so good to look at and the chocolate isn't great but it's so much fun it doesn't matter. It's a fantastic idea that kids will love. ★★★★ | The Co-operative FoodLoved by Us Popping Candy Egg160g, £5, co-operativefood.co.ukThis is brilliant. Not so good to look at and the chocolate isn't great but it's so much fun it doesn't matter. It's a fantastic idea that kids will love. ★★★★ |
| RococoStroppy Teenager Egg220g, £17.50, rococochocolates.comA charming egg, with lovely presentation. The little eggs look tempting and the praline inside is good quality.★★★★ | RococoStroppy Teenager Egg220g, £17.50, rococochocolates.comA charming egg, with lovely presentation. The little eggs look tempting and the praline inside is good quality.★★★★ |
| ThorntonsMilk Chocolate Scooter Egg161g, £3.99, thorntons.co.ukReasonable novelty chocolate that's not too sweet but it's a bit low on content. It would've been nice to have something in the centre given it's for kids.★★ | ThorntonsMilk Chocolate Scooter Egg161g, £3.99, thorntons.co.ukReasonable novelty chocolate that's not too sweet but it's a bit low on content. It would've been nice to have something in the centre given it's for kids.★★ |
| WaitroseWoodland Friends Spike the Hedgehog200g, £5, waitrose.comStars for the design, which is lovely, but the chocolate is awful, and tastes cheap and fatty.★★ | WaitroseWoodland Friends Spike the Hedgehog200g, £5, waitrose.comStars for the design, which is lovely, but the chocolate is awful, and tastes cheap and fatty.★★ |
| White chocolate Easter eggs | White chocolate Easter eggs |
| TescoFinest Belgian with Lemon Oil100g, £3, tesco.comGood for white-chocolate lovers who are looking for something a bit different, with the lemon offering a change from the usual.★★★ | TescoFinest Belgian with Lemon Oil100g, £3, tesco.comGood for white-chocolate lovers who are looking for something a bit different, with the lemon offering a change from the usual.★★★ |
| Fortnum & MasonHand Decorated Egg227g, £39.95, fortnumandmason.comA classic, old-fashioned-style egg, stuffed with animal-shaped chocolates. Less sweet and more milky than the others.★★★ | Fortnum & MasonHand Decorated Egg227g, £39.95, fortnumandmason.comA classic, old-fashioned-style egg, stuffed with animal-shaped chocolates. Less sweet and more milky than the others.★★★ |
| Whole Foods MarketMontezuma Chunky Egg150g, £6.99, wholefoodsmarket.comGood, simple presentation, which unfortunately isn't matched by the quality of chocolate. It's so sweet: far too much sugar.★★ | |
| Sainsbury'sTaste the Difference Belgian220g, £5, sainsburys.co.ukAwful. Heavily scented and very sweet. This is a long way from the cocoa butter that I know, and it's not even egg-shaped at the bottom.★ | Sainsbury'sTaste the Difference Belgian220g, £5, sainsburys.co.ukAwful. Heavily scented and very sweet. This is a long way from the cocoa butter that I know, and it's not even egg-shaped at the bottom.★ |
| Luxury Easter eggs | Luxury Easter eggs |
| Paul A YoungThe Golden Egg105g, £22.95, paulayoung.co.ukWhat a lovely, novel idea. The alcohol in the centre balances well with the sweetness of the chocolate. Perfect for sharing; it should come with two spoons.★★★★ | Paul A YoungThe Golden Egg105g, £22.95, paulayoung.co.ukWhat a lovely, novel idea. The alcohol in the centre balances well with the sweetness of the chocolate. Perfect for sharing; it should come with two spoons.★★★★ |
| SelfridgesPierre Marcolini Dark Chocolate500g, £43, selfridges.comThis is beautifully made and clearly a lot of thought has gone into it. The pralines inside are better than the egg.★★★ | SelfridgesPierre Marcolini Dark Chocolate500g, £43, selfridges.comThis is beautifully made and clearly a lot of thought has gone into it. The pralines inside are better than the egg.★★★ |
| TescoFinest Medley of Eggs1.02kg, £25, tesco.comAn unusual and impressive appearance but poor chocolate. Far too sweet, although it would make a dramatic gift.★★ | TescoFinest Medley of Eggs1.02kg, £25, tesco.comAn unusual and impressive appearance but poor chocolate. Far too sweet, although it would make a dramatic gift.★★ |
| ThorntonsContinental Egg500g, £24.99, thorntons.co.ukCommercial, budget chocolate. The appearance is of faux-luxury and the chocolate is very poor quality. It's far, far too sweet.★ | ThorntonsContinental Egg500g, £24.99, thorntons.co.ukCommercial, budget chocolate. The appearance is of faux-luxury and the chocolate is very poor quality. It's far, far too sweet.★ |
| Hot cross buns | Hot cross buns |
| Marks and SpencerLuxury4pk, £1.49, marksandspencer.comThese are lovely and soft, with a nice aroma and a good lingering taste of fruit. Light and not too sweet. Excellent.★★★★★ | Marks and SpencerLuxury4pk, £1.49, marksandspencer.comThese are lovely and soft, with a nice aroma and a good lingering taste of fruit. Light and not too sweet. Excellent.★★★★★ |
| MorrisonsSignature Extra Fruity4pk, £1.19, morrisons.comThere's a decent amount of fruit in these and they're soft with a good texture. A bit bready and lacking in flavour, though.★★★ | MorrisonsSignature Extra Fruity4pk, £1.19, morrisons.comThere's a decent amount of fruit in these and they're soft with a good texture. A bit bready and lacking in flavour, though.★★★ |
| WaitroseRichly Fruited4pk, £1.59, waitrose.comThese are more like bread than buns – they feel quite heavy. A bit too dry for my liking and the fruit isn't really coming through.★★ | WaitroseRichly Fruited4pk, £1.59, waitrose.comThese are more like bread than buns – they feel quite heavy. A bit too dry for my liking and the fruit isn't really coming through.★★ |
| The Co-operative FoodTruly Irresistible 4pk, £1.55, co-operativefood.co.ukThese would be good for toasting but aren't as light as I'd like. Plus there's no glaze, and they have a slight yeasty taste, which isn't good.★★ | The Co-operative FoodTruly Irresistible 4pk, £1.55, co-operativefood.co.ukThese would be good for toasting but aren't as light as I'd like. Plus there's no glaze, and they have a slight yeasty taste, which isn't good.★★ |
| Simnel cake | Simnel cake |
| Marks and SpencerEaster Simnel Cake940g, £12, marksandspencer.comLooks attractive: is nicely frosted and has a lovely inner layer of marzipan. Has a good journey of flavours, and is moist and not too sweet .★★★★ | Marks and SpencerEaster Simnel Cake940g, £12, marksandspencer.comLooks attractive: is nicely frosted and has a lovely inner layer of marzipan. Has a good journey of flavours, and is moist and not too sweet .★★★★ |
| WaitroseLarge Simnel Cake12 servings, £12.99, waitrose.comMoist with lots of good fruit and some subtle spice flavours. Grandma would be proud of this one.★★★ | WaitroseLarge Simnel Cake12 servings, £12.99, waitrose.comMoist with lots of good fruit and some subtle spice flavours. Grandma would be proud of this one.★★★ |
| Sainsbury'sTaste the Difference All Butter740g, £9, sainsburys.co.ukThis is quite a bit sweeter than the others and is a little dry. The marzipan in the centre is too sugary but the toasted balls on top are good.★★ | Sainsbury'sTaste the Difference All Butter740g, £9, sainsburys.co.ukThis is quite a bit sweeter than the others and is a little dry. The marzipan in the centre is too sugary but the toasted balls on top are good.★★ |
| MorrisonsSimnel Cake Bar£3, morrisons.comThis lacks any traditional characteristic of simnel cake. It looks like a jazzed-up Dundee cake and to say it tastes rather unpleasant is being polite. No stars | |
| Colomba cake | Colomba cake |
| SelfridgesPasticceria Filippi Classica500g, £16.99, selfridges.comReally buttery with a rich and intense smell. Soft and light with a good crisp to the outside. Looks attractive and like it has been traditionally made.★★★★ | SelfridgesPasticceria Filippi Classica500g, £16.99, selfridges.comReally buttery with a rich and intense smell. Soft and light with a good crisp to the outside. Looks attractive and like it has been traditionally made.★★★★ |
| Fortnum & MasonPasquale La Fruttuosa1kg, £34, fortnumandmason.comDoesn't look traditional but is quite tasty, with a soft texture. Would be worth three stars if it weren't for the chocolate on top.★★ | Fortnum & MasonPasquale La Fruttuosa1kg, £34, fortnumandmason.comDoesn't look traditional but is quite tasty, with a soft texture. Would be worth three stars if it weren't for the chocolate on top.★★ |
| WholefoodsSeggiano Colomba500g, £11.99, wholefoodsmarket.comIt's not the worst but it does lack some charisma and decoration. It didn't get its fair share of fruit and is also quite dry.★★ | WholefoodsSeggiano Colomba500g, £11.99, wholefoodsmarket.comIt's not the worst but it does lack some charisma and decoration. It didn't get its fair share of fruit and is also quite dry.★★ |
| Carluccio'sColomba Grande750g, £13.95, carluccios.comLooks good but let down by flavour, which lacks richness and depth. The dough doesn't look stretched either, meaning the texture is wrong and dense.★ | Carluccio'sColomba Grande750g, £13.95, carluccios.comLooks good but let down by flavour, which lacks richness and depth. The dough doesn't look stretched either, meaning the texture is wrong and dense.★ |
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