Creative twists on the classics: Alternative gifts for Easter

Alternative Easter eggs have never been so impressive. Explore our unusual Easter chocolate and enjoy springtime indulgence with a creative twist.

The classic Easter egg certainly has its place — and we’re not ones to shun the chocolate traditions. However, we also know that a little innovation goes a long way in creating something rather spectacular. That’s why, when we started creating our own collection of alternative Easter eggs, we knew that we’d need to think outside the box. 

Without straying too far away from the spirit and tradition of the Easter gifts we know and love, our chocolatiers have developed some creative Easter egg ideas that retain springtime joy at their hearts while offering a touch of opulence, a dash of whimsy, and lashings of irresistible, ethically sourced cacao.

So if you’re hoping to add some surprises to your Easter gift collection this year, we have a whole host of goodies to share. They really are too good to hide.

Traditional Easter eggs with a Hotel Chocolat upgrade

Have you ever bitten into a traditional chocolate Easter egg and found it a little underwhelming? Our take on the humble chocolate egg ensures nothing but utter Easter joy. We’ve swapped delicate, thin chocolate shells for gorgeously thick alternatives that provide a satisfying mouthfeel with every bite.

Our alternative Easter eggs also deliver an extra surprise — crack them open to find a collection of truffles, pralines, caramels, and so much more. No matter your loved one’s flavour preference, there’s an Extra Thick Easter Egg piled high with nibbles and treats to delight their taste buds. 

You can also take the decadence one step further with our gargantuan Ostrich Eggs. These heavenly creations prove that, sometimes, size does matter.

Wondering which unusual Easter chocolate to go for? Here are a few of our top picks.

Extra Thick Everything Easter Egg

Variety is the spice of life, and our Extra Thick Everything Easter Egg delivers a medley of delights. The lavishly thick egg blends a milk-dark chocolate fusion with hazelnut praline for a mellow yet impactful flavour profile. 

Nestled within, you’ll find a host of miniature filled chocolate eggs and bunnies, showcasing the finest flavours from across our collection. From summery Strawberries & Cream to elegant Champagne and decadent Simple Dark, there’s something to satisfy every mood.

New for this year is our sleek, 100% recyclable packaging. As well as being inspired by cacao pods, this sustainable shell is made from a combination of paper pulp and cacao bean husks.

Extra Thick Tipsy Truffles Easter Egg 

If you’re searching for alternative Easter gifts for adults, our Extra Thick Tipsy Truffles Easter Egg is just the ticket. This one is certainly for grown-ups only…

A gloriously chunky shell combines 40% milk and 70% dark chocolate for balance. Crack it open to reveal eight varieties of tipsy-filled chocolates brimming with premium spirits. Velvetised Cream Truffle, Gin, Caramel Espresso Martini, and Cognac all make an appearance, pairing the warmth of alcohol with our signature chocolate grades. 

From our vibrant Mojito, made with creamy white chocolate, to our Chairman’s Rum Truffle, which boasts 70% dark chocolate, you’re sure to find something that takes your fancy.

Extra Thick Unbelievably Vegan* Easter Egg

Chocolate and Easter go hand-in-hand, but it doesn’t always need to be milk chocolate. We’ve always believed that plant-based chocolate lovers shouldn’t have to compromise on texture, flavour, and satisfaction. Our 45% Nutmilk is made from finely milled hazelnuts for a staggeringly creamy sensation that’s unbelievably vegan*.

This is the base for our Extra Thick Unbelievably Vegan* Easter Egg. With its supremely rewarding snap, this generous chocolate egg breaks open to showcase 10 vegan-friendly* filled chocolates in six heavenly recipes. Expect a variety of flavour combinations — all encased in our astonishingly smooth Nutmilk chocolate. It’s a treasure trove of creative Easter chocolates that’s sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.

*We believe our dark and Nutmilk chocolate is suitable for vegans. However, as it is made in the same environment as our milk chocolate, we cannot guarantee it is free from milk.

Patisserie Chocolate Ostrich Easter Egg

This is your ultimate show-stopper — a chocolate Easter egg with a difference. Our decadent Patisserie Chocolate Ostrich Easter Egg is lavishly thick and made using the actual dimensions of an ostrich egg. Layers of milk and white chocolate, gorgeous piping, and crunchy cookie nibbles come together to create an oh-so-sumptuous eggshell.

Crack it open, and you’ll find over a kilo of our most irresistible chocolates based on classic desserts. From macarons to blondies, this is an opportunity to sample 20 of our most-loved chocolate recipes. Cherry Bakewell, Carrot Cake, Caramel Cheesecake, and Billionaire’s Shortbread are just a few of the bitesize puds you’ll be able to enjoy. 

You have to see it to believe it.

Dark Chocolate Ostrich Easter Egg

For those who appreciate the deeper notes of dark chocolate, we have a cacao-rich creative Easter egg that’s sure to tantalise the tastebuds. Our Dark Chocolate Ostrich Easter Egg puts cacao in the spotlight, boasting a luxuriant thick shell made with our 70% chocolate. 

One half is studded with crunchy almond pieces. The other is peppered with nibbly hazelnut. And both include a sprinkling of sea salt to emphasise the flavours. 

Within the textured shell is a selection of our best-loved dark chocolate recipes. From Dizzy Praline and Chilli Praline to Sour Cherry and Gin Truffle, there’s a world of dark chocolate flavour combinations to explore.

Small but mighty Easter egg alternatives

Are you planning an Easter party and looking for seasonal favours? Perhaps you have lots of friends and family members to treat and want to offer them a small yet meaningful token of affection. We’ve got an array of alternative Easter nibbles that are petite in size yet big in character, taste, and creativity. 

The Nice Slice – Easter Edition

Who says Easter chocolate needs to be egg-shaped? Not us. The Nice Slice – Easter Edition is our take on a fridge cake. Smooth chocolate pairs with crunchy praline for a contrast in texture, and a ‘fluffle’ of chocolate bunnies bring further luxury to the recipe. Snap and share or tuck it away for evening nibbles — we won’t tell anyone.

Egg On My Face

Sunny side-up is the way to go with our quirky chocolate eggs. Egg On My Face is a fun twist that will brighten any recipient’s day. This 200g milk chocolate slab features two chocolate half-eggs to create a chirpy smile. 

Adorable bunnies

The Easter Bunny may be busy hiding chocolate eggs, but our friends are hopping by to bring a smile to adults and little ones alike. Dapper in a vibrant bow tie — natural colourings only, of course — each rabbit in our Chocolate Bunny Selector packs is brimming with cacao and high-quality ingredients. From decadent Dark Giandujia to zesty Oranges and Lemons, there are flavour combinations to suit every preference.

Joining our Selectors are solid Milk Chocolate Easter Bunnies — an ideal treat for children —  and sizeable Big City Easter Bunnies in Milk and Dark. 

A Dozen Quail Eggs

Elegant, bitesize, and offering six opulent flavour options, A Dozen Quail Eggs are delicate yet bold. These unusual morsels depart from the classic large Easter egg model and are perfect for savouring or sharing. They might just become a household staple…

Sunny Side Up

For giftees who love a chuckle and deluxe chocolate, there are our Sunny Side Up Easter egg alternatives. Their humorous expressions are a joy to behold, and their velvety-smooth milk and praline centres evoke nothing but luxury.

Serve up an Easter egg chocolate sandwich

Our Egg Sandwiches are at the heart of our alternative gifts for Easter. Our chocolatiers have truly let their creative expression shine with these inventive treats. They even scanned real bread slices to get an authentic shape and texture.

Just take a peek at our Cookie Dough and Ice Cream Sandwich. Your giftee will be tucking into white and raspberry half eggs sandwiched with crunchy caramel-milk chocolate — need we say more? This is a creation that’s bursting with zingy raspberry ripple and Madagascan vanilla flavours. Caramel cookie pieces and crisp pecan bites turn this sandwich into a crunchy surprise. 

Feeling adventurous? Try our Toast & Marmalade Easter Sandwich for vibrant citrus notes tempered by feuilletine-filled 40% milk chocolate. Or choose our Caramayo Chocolate Easter Sandwich for a mellow medley of milk, white, and caramel chocolate.

Create your own Easter hamper

Perhaps the best way to give your Easter eggs a creative edge is to curate a gift hamper. Bring together a range of eggs, bunnies, and other unusual Easter chocolate to create a personalised bounty of treats. 

If you’re making a hamper for the kids, choose fun, child-friendly items. Add little baskets (for any Easter egg hunts you’re planning), a few chocolate nibbles to keep them going — the funnier, the better, like our Egg on Toast Chocolate Lolly — colouring books, and some toys or an Elizapeck Tiddly Pot.

What about alternative Easter gifts for adults? Consider filling your hamper with our single-serve drinking chocolate sachets, your loved one’s favourite chocolate Selectors, and perhaps a tipple to bring a sense of celebration to the occasion.  

Take a look at our guide to making your own Easter hamper for more inspiration.

Easter Love Match

If you’re unsure what types of chocolate nibbles your loved one will appreciate best, ask them to take our Chocolate Love Match Quiz. After a few quick and easy questions, we’ll direct you to the ideal alternative Easter gifts. 

Of course, you could also try the quiz yourself and pick up your own perfect match…

Creative Easter chocolate that’s too good to hide

Explore our creative Easter eggs and alternative gift ideas, and let this year’s Easter celebrations be fuelled by joy, innovation, and cacao-rich chocolate treats.