Cadbury Lotus Biscoff Egg (Tesco) By @Cinabar

There was a time when snacking chocolate eggs were very basic, with Cadbury’s Creme Egg pretty much dominating the shelves. These days, there seems to be a new variation every year, each one trying to be a little bit different. I spotted this Cadbury Lotus Biscoff Egg in Tesco and decided to give it a go. I am a big fan of those spiced biscuits and I will happily eat the Biscoff spread on toast, so expectations were fairly high.

Once unwrapped, the chocolate shell looks much like a standard Creme Egg. Inside, though, the filling is where things change. I was pleased to see that the egg was well filled, as some limited editions suffer from a disappointing air gap. This one definitely does not skimp. The filling itself is very sweet, with the spiced biscuit flavour coming through clearly. There is some texture from biscuit crumbs mixed in, which I liked, although it is more of a gentle bite than a proper crunch. Combined with the milk chocolate shell, however, it becomes an extremely sweet treat overall.

While I enjoyed it, I did feel that the sweetness of the chocolate and the sweetness of the Biscoff style filling did not balance as well as they could have. The flavour ends up being a bit one note, and some of that distinctive biscuity character gets lost. A nice idea and worth trying, but for me it is just a little too sweet to really shine.

Snickers Butterscotch (B&M) By @Cinabar

We popped into B&M at the weekend and, unsurprisingly, came away with a few interesting bits to try. My haul naturally leaned heavily towards the chocolate aisle. One bar that immediately caught my eye was this Snickers Butterscotch.

It is clearly an import, although I am not entirely sure from where. The front of the packaging is in English, but there is a large sticker covering the ingredients and details, which is not especially helpful. Based on the packet, I would guess either America or Australia, but either way they seem to be fairly easy to find in the UK at the moment.

As soon as I opened the wrapper, I could smell chocolate, peanuts, and the most glorious sweet butterscotch aroma. I took a bite and it did not disappoint. The familiar chocolate and peanut combo was there, but the real star was the rich, sweet butterscotch with its deep brown sugar flavour. It honestly reminded me of peanut brittle, and I mean that in the best possible way.

I have a very sweet tooth, so the extra sweetness did not bother me at all. It might be a bit much for some people, but as a sugary treat it was absolutely right up my street.

If you spot it, I would grab one while you can. B&M is brilliant for unusual imported chocolate bars, but there is never any guarantee they will still be around in a couple of weeks.

Earl Grey Scottish Shortbread [@NLi10]

 Another present to review? And it’s biscuits again! I’d say these are very `English, but it’s Scottish shortbread so I guess it’s ’Borders’

These are part of the luxury but own brand selection of Shortbread, and when I finish these I have a 2nd to try. The theme of this one is Earl Grey - which is tea with bergamot.

Or in Sainsbury’s list - tea and flavouring, which is fine because it does taste like the tea. There is a hint of heather in here too which is odd.

It’s top quality factory shortbread though - fork holes for even cooling, and a lovely big grain size. Superb - even without the tea.

And the new flavour does add a little something. It’s quite delicate even though the smell is quite potent, and doesn’t impact on the desire to eat the package in one sitting. I managed to ration it out over the week and even let the gift giver try some. A hit - and I’m looking forwards to box two.

Walkers Hot Honey Crisps (B&M) By @SpectreUK

I have seen a few different products with the new trending flavour of Hot Honey. I tried Hot Honey Jaffa Cakes the other day, and wasn't that fussed by them. For me, there was a little too much chilli, and not enough honey, So, when I saw these Walkers Hot Honey Crisps, I was a little apprehensive.

However, on opening the packet there was a sweet light chilli aroma from the crisps inside. On taste, these crisps had a sweet honey flavour, with a light hint of chilli. There was no noticeable chilli burn from these crisps. So, if you're looking for a super chilli waker-upper snack, these might not be for you. If you are looking for something unique, with sweet honey and mild chilli, you've come to the right place.

Information on the packet; The 128g bag contained 128 calories, with 7.2g of fat, 0.7g of sugar, and 0.14g of salt. Please see photograph fpor the ingredients.

Dairy Milk Dessert With Mini Eggs (Tesco) By @Cinabar

It really must be Easter creeping up, because the eggs are already out in the shops. Never mind that it’s still January. Alongside the usual chocolate aisles, Easter themed desserts are starting to appear too, including this Dairy Milk Dessert With Mini Eggs from Tesco. I spotted it and, obviously, had to give it a try.

The dessert is split into two sections. One half is pure chocolate, more like a thick chocolate sauce than a mousse, as there’s no airiness or bubbles to it. The other half contains five Mini Eggs. I peeled back the corner and tipped the eggs into the chocolate, which instantly made it look much more appealing. Five eggs actually fill the surface nicely, so first impressions were good.

The Mini Eggs themselves are fairly chunky for a dessert topping. Each one gives you that familiar crisp shell and a solid hit of chocolate, which works really well against the smooth chocolate base. When you get a spoonful with a Mini Egg, it’s a genuinely satisfying mouthful and very sweet in a comforting, Easter chocolate kind of way.

That said, there are only five eggs. Once they’re gone, you’re left with several spoonfuls of just the chocolate sauce. It’s nice enough, but it’s nowhere near as enjoyable as getting a Mini Egg in the mix. I know they’re already called Mini Eggs, but honestly, this would have been even better with more of them. Smaller eggs, more frequent crunch. Fifteen tiny ones instead of five big ones would have been perfect. Mini mini eggs, if you like.

So yes, it’s a tasty dessert and very on brand for Cadbury, but it feels like a missed opportunity. Less restraint, more eggs. Now, where do I start the campaign?