Easter baking is a delightful tradition for me, and when it comes to creating seasonal treats, Cadbury Mini Eggs are a must-have ingredient. Whether I’m making Easter nests or a cheesecake, these colorful eggs play a significant role in my holiday recipes.
Given the rising grocery prices, I decided to investigate the exact quantity of Mini Eggs in each packet. Opting for the commonly available 74g bag at Tesco, which typically costs £2, I was curious about the value it offered.
During my recent visit, I found the Mini Eggs on Clubcard Price for £1.45 per bag, but I still found it somewhat pricey. To determine if the cost was justified, I set out to count the number of chocolate eggs in each of the six packets I purchased.
Surprisingly, despite all bags being 74g, the egg count varied. The first packet contained 22 eggs, translating to around 9p per egg at full price, which seemed expensive for their small size. The second and third packets held 23 eggs each, while the fourth packet contained 22.5 eggs due to one being broken.
Similarly, the fifth and sixth packets also contained 23 eggs each, which I felt did not fully justify the £2 price tag. Despite my love for baking with Cadbury Mini Eggs during Easter, the high cost of these eggs makes it financially burdensome. The recent increase in chocolate prices, attributed to poor harvests and manufacturers’ efforts to maintain profit margins, has led to some chocolate bars being labeled as “chocolate flavoured” after reducing cocoa content to manage costs.
Thankfully, there are supermarket alternatives available, such as options from Aldi and Lidl. M&S’s Speckled Eggs, priced at £2.75 for a 150g bag, have received positive reviews both online and on Ocado.
Although Cadbury’s Mini Eggs are typically a kitchen staple, I have decided to refrain from purchasing them in the near future due to their high cost.
