Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, it’s hard to resist these chocolate-covered spheres! We’ve scoured the city for you to find the best Easter eggs and Easter-themed chocolates and treats Hong Kong has to offer – from popular named Easter eggs from the US and the UK, to more luxurious options. White chocolate, truffled, vegan, we’ve got it all here! Let’s get cracking!
Photo credit: The Mandarin Cake Shop
This Easter, experience the culinary artistry of Executive Pastry Chef Paul Chan at The Mandarin Cake Shop, where a chocolate extravaganza awaits. Treat yourself to a collection of Easter chocolates, cakes, pastries, and gift hampers, including three standout large artisan chocolate eggs. Each is uniquely designed, from a Dark Chocolate Easter Garden Egg complete with mini chocolates inside to an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Easter Bunny and a nut-coated Easter Chick. Enjoy seasonal specialties like the Carrot Cake with Orange and Cream Cheese, and the fresh Green Apple, Yuzu, and Vanilla cake. Don't miss the mini Easter Bunny Pastries and the Almond Praline, Cocoa Nibs, and Caramel Egg. For a traditional touch, indulge in the freshly baked hot-cross buns, available exclusively during the Easter season. Find these delightful treats at The Mandarin Cake Shop, the Harbour City pop-up, and online.
Mandarin Cake Shop, https://www.mandarinoriental.com/
This year, led by Executive Pastry Chef Dhilmin Silva and his team, each chocolate egg is crafted from luxurious Valrhona chocolate, offering customers irresistible sweet and colorful chocolate delights. The handcrafted collection includes a blooming blue tulip chocolate egg, a white chocolate bunny, a little chocolate sheep, and others. Chef Dhilmin has also carefully created a fine array of delicate pastries, with offerings such as tira-egg and marshmallow carrot cake. Don't miss out on the variety of artisanal bakery items freshly prepared by the team under the guidance of Area Chief Baker Chef Nikolai Murzello at Baked By Shangri-La, which features seasonal specialties like the traditional hot cross bun.
Kowloon Shangri-La Cake Shop, https://boutique.shangri-la.com/
Celebrate Easter with a touch of sweetness from the Island Shangri-La with an array of chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies, all adorned in the delightful theme of traveling animal friends in colorful hot air balloons. From March 16th to April 1st, you can indulge in the artistry of edible sculptures such as the chocolate bear air balloon carrot cake, large classic chocolate bunny, and chocolate panda egg. These Easter-themed pastries, cakes, and chocolates are available at Island Gourmet, as well as online through the Shangri-La Boutique.
Island Shangri-La, https://boutique.shangri-la.com/
Aside from the scrumptious truffles hidden inside the beautiful Easter Egg shaped gift boxes, as well as the handcrafted chocolate Easter eggs at Charbonnel & Walker, the kids will absolutely love this Peter Rabbit gift set which includes Peter Rabbit-shaped chocolates, mini bars, a Peter Rabbit toy, and an eponymous Beatrix Potter book.
Charbonnel & Walker, https://charbonnel.com.hk/collections/easter
Celebrate Easter with executive pastry chef Jérôme Husson's exquisitely handcrafted easter eggs and cakes, enveloped in the finest Valrhona chocolates and adorned with a perfect blend of dried fruits and roasted nuts. The eggs offer a mix of flavors and textures, coming in variations like dark chocolate with pecans and candied orange, milk chocolate with hazelnuts and dried apricots, and white chocolate with pistachios and dried cranberries, available for HK$450 (large) and HK$280 (small). Additionally, there are a range of Easter cakes available, artfully made with fresh, spring-inspired flavors such as coconut and mango, honey and raspberry, and chocolate and blueberry. Available March 8 to April 2, 2024.
Kerry Hotel, Level 1, Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2252 5237, lobbylounge.khhk@thekerryhotels.com, E-shop
Ever since LUCULLUS first launched at the Peninsula Hotel 40 years ago, creativity has driven their mission. They craft exceptional chocolates, cakes, and sweets using only premium ingredients and a distinct recipe. And this Easter, they've crafted the most adorable bunny with some delicious treats to be discovered inside like little chicks made of rice crispy dark chocolate, chocolate eggs, and rainbow marshmallows.
Lucullus, https://lucullus.com.hk/
This Easter, Rosewood Hong Kong presents a tempting array of confections, including the shareable hazelnut speculoos Easter egg cake (from HK$98) and a chocolate Easter egg trio (HK$538) with gourmet flavors like hazelnut orange and pecan praline lemon. Indulge in the handcrafted butterflies Easter egg (from HK$788) with its layers of hazelnut praline and nuts, or choose from the larger pistachio, pecan, and hazelnut Easter eggs (HK$888/HK$788). For a fun twist, try the Easter puzzle cookies (from HK$488) and savor the Easter mixed chocolate bonbons (from HK$138) in assorted flavors. These treats are available for delivery and pickup from March 25 to April 7, 2024.
Butterfly Patisserie At Rosewood Hong Kong, https://www.rosewoodhkshop.com/easter-delights
People in the know know that for Easter eggs imported directly from the UK (think Salted Caramel Creme eggs, Cadbury Oreo eggs etc) look no further than The Gift Showcase to satisfy all your cravings. Bookazine also has a wide selection of Easter-themed sweets and goodies, as does Marks & Spencer's. Major supermarkets in Hong Kong will also have a good selection, perfect if you're looking for some eggs for an Easter egg hunt! Head to A&M for your Hershey's and Reese's fix! Mercato Gourmet has a great selection of Easter chocolates straight from Italy as well.
The Cuddly Chickee Chocolate Gift Box from Lucullus (pictured) will be a treat for the kids: the chick is made of rice crispy dark chocolate and the enclosed gavel will help you reveal more chocolate eggs inside and rainbow marshmallows. Hotel patisseries and chocolate shops in Hong Kong also offer a great selection of Easter eggs, cakes and pastries to buy online, our favorites must be by The Peninsula, The Rosewood (check out their huge handcrafted Easter eggs) and Four Seasons Hotel. Other classic options include the delicious Venchi and La Maison Du Chocolat. Fortnum and Mason's don't just do Easter hampers but lovely nougat chocolate Easter eggs too. For vegan options, look no further than locally handcrafted Easter eggs by Conspiracy Chocolates. Planning an Easter-themed party? Baking Maniac has got you covered with his amazing sweet creations that will definitely elevate your table. YYY House of Cakes in Central makes some futuristic-looking chocolate bunnies as well.
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