Marks and Spencer's 'Outrageously Chocolatey Custard Cream Biscuity Egg' has returned this Easter, but a taste test suggests it may be more style than substance. The egg, which went viral last year, is priced at £12 for 320g and features a hollow chocolate shell studded with biscuit pieces and filled with white chocolate and custard truffle.
The tester found the egg difficult to secure, facing crowds at a local M&S Food Hall. Despite a 20-minute walk and train journey, the egg remained intact, thanks to sturdy packaging. However, upon tasting, the reviewer described the experience as 'sickly', noting that the white chocolate overwhelmed the custard truffle and lacked a strong vanilla flavour.
The chocolate quality was praised as creamy and premium, but the balance was off, with too little biscuit and too much sweetness. The tester suggested a darker chocolate might have improved the flavour. The egg's appearance, featuring traditional custard cream swirls and the M&S logo, was deemed impressive.
In conclusion, the egg was deemed a novelty item suitable for those with a sweet tooth, but the reviewer preferred a plain custard cream biscuit over the chocolate version.
