Belgium-based chocolatier Pierre Marcolini recently collaborated with Posh Spice on two limited-edition boxes of low-sugar chocolate hearts. Now, he’s celebrating Easter by releasing some exclusive treats, including this magician’s hat. Made with dark and white chocolate, the hat contains 45 eggs in six flavours, and weighs a whopping 1.3 kilograms. Approximately ₹7,000, it is available exclusively at Pierre Marcolini stores (pro-tip: the closest is at the Dubai Mall). Details: marcolini.com
Alain Ducasse, one of the world’s most decorated chefs with over 21 Michelin stars, can help you up your Easter game with this ‘turned egg’. Filled with coconut, almond and hazelnut pralines, the entire creation is handcrafted. Other options include a layered egg, the outer layers of which peel away to reveal tiny eggs made of chocolate, crêpe lace and praliné, but we like the ‘optical illusion’ of this one. ₹3,600. Details: lechocolat-alainducasse.com
The Armani brand extends to a collection of confectionery and desserts created by Guido Gobino. For 2019 its traditional Easter egg is available in dark or milk chocolate stamped with their signature ‘A’ and packaged in their signature colours. The Classic Easter egg is ₹5,088. Details: armanidolci.com
London-based hotel Claridges returns with what the Evening Standard calls the “city’s poshest egg”. Each limited-edition creation, coming in at 400 grams, takes three days to make, and consists of Valrhona white chocolate. The chefs promise a taste of warm milk and vanilla, and after you’ve made your way through it, you’ll find smaller, salted caramel eggs inside. The icing on the cake though, is the Art Deco-inspired wrapping. Approximately ₹5,000. Details: claridges.co.uk
Betty’s, the 100-year-old food company, known for its iconic cafés in the UK, is celebrating its birthday in a big way. The annual Imperial Easter Egg, a tradition at Betty’s, gets an upgrade with this centenary edition that showcases an egg within an egg. The made-to-order creation is hand-moulded, using pink-coloured white chocolate, and features floral details. For the hefty price tag of approximately ₹45,000, you will get more than five kilos of Grand Cru Swiss chocolate. Details: bettys.co.uk
Notting Hill store, Melt Chocolates, churns out some of the city’s most decadent creations, and has a subscription service that delivers boxes and bars on a monthly basis (not to forget the highly-rated praline and chocolate-making classes). This egg pays homage to both the neighbourhood (its pastel-hued houses in particular) and artist Van Gogh’s blossom paintings. The hand-painted creation has a year-long shelf life, and is vegan. All of the packaging is plastic-free. Approximately ₹8,000 on meltchocolates.com
Luxury resort operator Soneva has Easter programmes across their properties in Maldives and Thailand. At the Fushi, Jani and Kiri resorts, wooden eggs will be hidden all over the resort for guests to find. These can be exchanged for chocolate eggs, and the one with the most eggs found will receive a special prize from Lindt. Details: soneva.com
Fabergé is teaming up with The Ritz London to offer a “taste” of their famous imperial Mosaic Egg, at a special three-course Easter lunch. Diners can expect a soft-boiled quail’s egg encased in lobster mousseline. Aubergine, courgette and heritage carrot set into pasta mimic the gems. This rests on a bed of Oscietra caviar. From April 15 to 22. ₹26,692 per head. Details: theritzlondon.com
