the best easter chocolate for 2019

If you've yet to buy Easter Eggs for your loved ones, step up your gifting game with yummy treats that break the mould, from chocolate coconuts at Waitrose & Partners to Fortnum & Mason's sweet 'Scotch' egg, via a dabble with the vegan variety at Daylesford and Chococo. Delish..

vegan friendly

Vera the Vegan Easter Henfrom Chococo will bring a smile to the dairy-free amongst us. Made from67% Madagascan dark chocolateshe sits on cocoa bean 'eggs' too.

lovely bunch

Not as healthy as the real thing, but just as tasty are these chocolate coconuts from Waitrose & Partners.

Abracadabra

Want to pull a bunny out of a hat for someone special? Make Easter magical with this Heart Rabbit.

petal power

A sprinkle of cornflower petals take this dairy-free Lemon and Sea-Salt eggfrom Daylesford up another notch.

sweet tooth

This Easter Praline chocolate Scotch Eggfrom Fortnum & Mason may be better than the real thing for some.

TOP OF THE CLASS

This Chocolate and Eraser Egg is a collaboration with award-winning chocolatier, Pump Street Chocolate, and stationery shop Present & Correct. Made from Ecuador 60% Dark Milk chocolate the egg opens to reveal a charming selection of 10 colourful and retro erasers from around the world.

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