Easter baking holds a special place in my heart, especially when it involves using Cadbury Mini Eggs. Whether I’m crafting Easter-themed nests or whipping up a decadent cheesecake, these Mini Eggs are a crucial element in my holiday confections.
Given the rising grocery costs, I recently embarked on a mission to determine the exact number of eggs in each packet. Opting for the widely available 74g bag at Tesco, priced at a steep £2 under normal circumstances, I was pleasantly surprised to find them on offer at £1.45 per bag with Clubcard Price.
Curious about the value for money, I decided to investigate the quantity of chocolate eggs in each packet. After purchasing six bags of Cadbury treats, I was taken aback to find that not all bags contained the same number of eggs, as reported by the Express.
The first bag contained 22 eggs, equating to around 9p per egg at full price, which seemed costly considering their small size. Subsequent bags held 23 eggs, except for the fourth bag which had 22.5 eggs due to one being broken. Despite the consistent egg count in the remaining bags, I still found the £2 price tag unjustifiable.
While I enjoy baking with Cadbury’s Mini Eggs during Easter, the high cost of these eggs significantly impacts the overall expense of my creations. Recent chocolate price hikes, attributed to poor harvests and manufacturers’ efforts to maintain profit margins, have led to some chocolate bars being labeled as “chocolate flavored” due to reduced cocoa content.
Thankfully, alternative supermarket own-label chocolate options are available, including offerings from Aldi and Lidl. M&S’s Speckled Eggs, priced at £2.75 for a 150g bag, have received positive reviews online and on Ocado.
Despite Cadbury Mini Eggs being a staple in my kitchen cupboard, I am hesitant to purchase them in the foreseeable future due to their cost.