Easter is just around the corner so now is the time to start preparations with all the family - maybe getting children together to paint eggs; making some homemade treats and popping them in pretty Bonne Maman jars; getting some delicious Spring baking underway; or preparing the children for the Easter Bunny's arrival and those chocolate filled Easter egg hunts...
Did You Know?
Whilst here in the UK it is the Easter Bunny who leaves Easter eggs on Easter Sunday, in France it is actually Les Cloches - the church bells - that fly over and scatter Easter eggs in the gardens for children to find. Whatever traditions you have over the Easter period, we have a variety of delicious recipes to add to your Easter baking, celebrations and feasting!
Hazelnut Chocolate Easter Treats...
Easter Biscuits
For extra spring time fun with the little ones or surprising friends and family with delicious Easter treats, these chocolate Easter Biscuits in adorable bunny, bells and egg shapes will surely be a hit! With a sweet and easy to make Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie Dough, topped with colourful fondant icing these biscuits are a perfect Easter treat for the whole family. Recipe here.
Choccy Rocky Road
After a simple chocolatey treat to wow your guests? This more-ish Rocky Road combines the wonderful flavours and textures of smooth chocolate, zingy raspberries, buttery shortbread and soft mini marshmallows. As there is no baking required, this is the perfect recipe to get the kids involved in. They can also be made in advance and kept in the 'fridge for up to two weeks ready for Easter Sunday. Recipe here.
Hot Cross Chocolate Muffins
Fancy a chocolate alternative to an Easter classic? With all the flavours of a hot cross bun, these deliciously gooey muffins make a superb breakfast treat or snack during the lead up to Easter. For the utmost Easter indulgence, eat these muffins warm from the oven to discover a melting chocolate surprise in the centre. Recipe here.
Hazelnut Chocolate Thick-Shake
To top off a wonderfully, chocolatey Easter, this indulgent and creamy thick-shake is a perfect finish to your Easter celebrations and feast. A glass of chocolate heaven, ice-cream and milk, then topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls... and of course, a chocolate bunny for an Easter themed shake! Recipe here.
Colourful Conserves...
Vanilla Shortbreads
These vanilla-flavoured sandwich biscuits are a scrumptious addition to Easter celebrations. Filled with colourful, fruity conserves and cut into any desired shape... it is an easy dough so great for those little hands to roll and cut out! For an extra chocolate treat, make these with a base of chocolate shortbread. Recipe here.
Traditional French treats such as_melt in the mouth Orange Calissons, Flaky Fig & Pistachio Palmiers and multi-coloured and flavoured Mini Macarons make a wonderful and fun Easter homemade gift for friends and family or as delicious, fun servings over the Easter weekend. Simply paint over a small farmyard animal and stick down on top of the gingham lid. Et voilà - super cute Easter treats to be enjoyed by all.