Best giant Easter eggs of 2019

Go big or go home. This Easter we are on the hunt for the giant eggs that will put an extra notch in your belt.

The show-stopping colossal versions are from some of the finest chocolatiers around the world and represent an impressive feat of confectionery engineering​. From the now iconic Lindt bunny that is offered in an impressive 1kg size, to Cadbury’s favourite that's been given the XL treatment, this year is all about the bigger, the better.

There's even an egg within an egg from acclaimed tea room Bettys, the most beautiful on this list, worthy of its own glass display case. But it will set you back almost £500. There is an egg for all tastes too, filled with pralines, truffles, caramels or detailed in fanciful designs — its a supersized chocolate lovers dream.

Family tip: If you have little ones, make a show of it by "cracking" the egg with a mallet or hammer wrapped in a tea towel. They will beg for the chance to give it a little whack and the whole family will delight in the mess.

Stas Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Nest Egg

Weight: 1.5kg

Sure to go down a treat with the whole family, this Easter egg has a white chocolate swirl design that resembles a nest with mini eggs for further embellishment. We're sure there's a Dad joke in there somewehere..

£45 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Lindt gold giant bunny

Weight: 1kg

Okay - so it's not an egg but no Easter celebrations is complete without one of Lindt’s signature gold bunnies and this option comes in a family-friendly size. Prepare for the ultimate sugar rush with this giant bunny made out of the brand’s creamy milk chocolate.

£40 | Waitrose | Buy it now

Marvellous Magnificent Easter Egg

Weight: 650g

For a gift with the wow-factor, look no further than Thorntons’ Easter offering. This large chocolate egg has an intricate embossed design and white piping.

£20 | Thorntons | Buy it now

Ostrich Easter Egg – Classic

Weight: 1.06kg

This giant egg from Hotel Chocolat resembles an Ostrich egg – the largest egg in the world - and offers something for the whole family. Alongside the milk chocolate shell that is combined with cookies, puffed rice, and crispy feuilletine, there is also a box of 27 chocolates from the chocolatiers range that includes pralines, truffles, caramels, patisserie and more.

£80 | Hotel Chocolat | Buy it now

The Turned Easter Egg

Weight: 400g

Offered in a milk or dark chocolate variety, this sculptural piece comes from master Parisian chocolatier Alain Ducasse. The egg is filled sea-themed pralines and plain chocolates in the shape of sea horses and fishes.

£47 | Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse | Buy it now

Cadbury Dairy Milk Daim Egg

Weight: 570g

Set to become one of the most popular eggs, this year is all about the Daim Dairy Milk hybrid. The thick-shelled egg has Daim pieces within the smooth milk and is offered alongside a sharing bar.

£12 | Cadbury Gift Direct | Buy it now

Kitkat Incredible Easter Egg

Weight: 516g

Salted Caramel Fudge Kitkat – need we say more? We are drooling just at the thought of the special combination. On top of the delicious egg, there are three Kitkat fudge bars all with the brand’s signature chocolate to wafer ratio.

£10 | Morrisons | Buy it now

The Centenary Imperial Egg

Weight: 5.8kg

The definition of show-stopping, Bettys has really outdone itself this year with its intricately detailed giant eggs that is a testament to the skill of its chocolatiers and decorators. In honour of the label’s centenary, the egg is hand moulded from pink coloured white chocolate with sugar wild roses, golden leaves and delicate piped chocolate.

£495 | Bettys | Buy it now

Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Easter Egg

Weight: 515g

You can never go wrong with this time old classic - a Dairy Milk Easter egg. But it has been taken to the next level with an XL makeover and is offered alongside not one but two sharing bars of the creamy milk chocolate.

£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now

Galaxy Golden Eggs Easter Egg

Weight: 520g

Even the most discerning chocolate connoisseurs can attest to the steadfast appeal of the Galaxy Golden Egg. The hollow creation is made from milk chocolate with caramel pieces and comes with mini variations in a gold coating.

£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now

Stas Chocolatier Starry Sky Milk Chocolate Easter Egg

Weight: 750g

Impress your family and friends with this epic creation. The giant milk chocolate shell is covered with stars, glitter and swirls of white chocolate. There is also the secret surprise of popping candy to delight the recipient.

£25 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Hand Decorated Belgian Milk Chocolate Colosseum Egg

Weight: 405g

Resembling a work of art over a chocolate Easter egg, this spectacular creation has a sculptural design, made of Belgian milk chocolate and decorated with a lustred coating. It is offered alongside six hazelnut praline mini chocolates.

£15 | M&S | Buy it now

After Eight Dark Chocolate Mint Easter Egg

Weight: 500g

Fans of After Eights will love the Easter egg version of the post-dinner chocolates. The hollow egg made from the mint flavoured dark chocolate comes with a box of the classic treats so you can still play the After Eight Mint game.

£10 | Sainsbury’s | Buy it now