Mini Eggs are a personal favorite of mine. I always look forward to Easter as it’s the perfect time to indulge in these delightful treats. The combination of aroma, crunch, and charming pastel colors makes them one of the top choices for Easter sweets. However, due to their brand name, they can be a bit pricey and sometimes challenging to find during the season. To explore more affordable options, I decided to test various supermarket own-brand versions to see if any could rival the original.
Major supermarkets offer their own versions of Mini Eggs at a more budget-friendly price compared to the authentic product. I decided to sample packets from Aldi, Lidl, M&S, and Asda, eager to try something new.
I also included a pack of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs for comparison purposes. While trying to ensure similar pack sizes from each store, Aldi only had larger packs available, which was not a drawback for me.
After tasting all options, one brand stood out above the rest, even surpassing the original Mini Eggs. I will definitely be stocking up on this particular brand before Easter arrives.
Starting with the genuine Cadbury Mini Eggs, the classic taste never fails to impress. The delightful sugary scent upon opening the packet always excites me, and the crispy texture combined with the smooth chocolate center is truly divine. As Easter approaches, it can become a challenge to find these treats in stock, with some supermarkets currently sold out. The usual price for an 80g packet is around £2, roughly equivalent to £2.50 per 100g.
Moving on to Asda, their own-brand milk chocolate Mini Eggs in an 80g pack cost just £1.12, making them a more affordable option at £1.40 per 100g. However, the taste did not match the premium quality of Cadbury’s. While the chocolate was somewhat smooth, it lacked the same sweet aroma and overall satisfaction of the original. I would rate them at 2.5 out of 5.
The Mister Choc eggs, priced at £1.15 for an 80g pack, were the second cheapest of the lot. Despite the initial texture surprise, the taste was decent but still fell short compared to the authentic Mini Eggs. I would give them a rating of one out of five.
Aldi and Lidl offer similar products, and I found their Mini Eggs to be less hard but still lacking in flavor compared to the original. The Choceur Mini Eggs from Aldi were the largest pack I purchased, costing £3.39 for 256g, or £1.32 per 100g. While they were not terrible, the chocolate taste was somewhat bland, making them a mid-tier option. If you prefer rich and creamy Mini Eggs, these may not be the best choice. I rated them at two out of five.
Recently, M&S has been featuring speckled egg biscuits and chocolate bars on social media, sparking my curiosity. I decided to try their Mini Eggs, and I was impressed by their size and glossy appearance. The chocolate-to-shell ratio was perfect, and the filling melted in my mouth, making them addictive and possibly even better than Cadbury’s. Priced at £1.79 for a 90g bag, or £1.94 per 100g, these are a great alternative for Cadbury’s fans. I’m eager to explore more of M&S’s speckled egg creations, as they receive a perfect five-star rating from me.