The Easter egg hunt is a fun and festive occasion where children and adults alike search for hidden chocolate treasures. This festive tradition requires careful planning to ensure everyone has a great time. Discover all our tips and ideas to make sure the event is filled with magic and delicious treats!
Which eggs should you choose for an Easter egg hunt?
The choice of Easter eggs largely determines the success of your egg hunt. Two options are available for this activity so beloved by children.
Buy your Easter eggs
You can opt to buy high-quality chocolate eggs ready to hide. This practical solution saves you valuable time, allowing you to focus on organizing the scavenger hunts and preparing the area.
Discover the new Valrhona Easter collection !
Chocolate egg case for sharing, dark, milk and praline chocolate
Designed to delight young and old, the Easter sharing egg case contains an irresistible selection of small praline Easter eggs, coated in dark and milk chocolate.
Perfect for egg hunts, each little egg is individually wrapped, allowing you to hide them in the garden.
Easter chocolate treat animals
For a change from traditional eggs, discover the new gourmet animal pencil case. A low-priced product that delights children with its ultra-indulgent assortment of milk and Dulcey chocolate animals filled with almond and hazelnut praline.
Chocolate Easter treats
The "crunchy treats" case is filled with a delicious selection of Easter chocolates available in 3 chocolate colors:
- Intense dark chocolate Extra Bitter 61% with notes of cocoa, vanilla and fleshy coconut.
- Smooth Jivara 40% milk chocolate with milky, malty and vanilla notes
- Dulcey 35% blonde chocolate with very slightly salty biscuit and caramelized milk notes.
Easter egg and seashell gift set
The "Easter Treats" box contains delicious, bite-sized delicacies:
- Dark and milk chocolate shells filled with almond and hazelnut praline
- Black eggs inside, fruity praline, crunchy, 66%
- Eggs, milk, gianduja, crispy crepe pieces
Make your own chocolate Easter eggs
Dessert ideas for Easter Monday
Dark Chocolate Egg with Milk Chocolate Wafer Crisp
A unique Easter creation by Philippe Tayac, combining rich dark chocolate with a light milk chocolate wafer crisp for a delicious contrast of textures. The recipe is also available as a video, with step-by-step instructions to follow along.
Dulcey Easter Nest
An Easter creation conceived and made by Florent Margaillan, executive pastry chef at Château de la Chèvre d'Or. The recipe is also available as a video to follow the step-by-step instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I shop for Easter gifts?
It’s best to shop for Easter gifts a few weeks ahead so you have more choices and better availability like Valrhona easter collection. Early shopping also makes it easier to plan basket fillers, decorations, and egg hunt supplies without rushing.
What day does the Easter egg hunt take place?
Traditionally, the Easter egg hunt takes place on Easter Sunday , the iconic day of this Christian holiday. This date varies each year since Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. In 2026, Easter Sunday is April 5th.
What is a good last-minute Easter gift?
A good last-minute Easter gift is something easy to assemble, like a prefilled basket, a gift card, a book, a plush toy, Valrhona bars, Valrhona easter treats or a small spring gift set. You can also create a simple basket with candy, a toy, and a themed item in just a few minutes.
What are some good Easter egg hunt ideas?
Popular Easter egg hunt ideas include a golden egg prize, clue-based hunts, picture hunts, color-coded hunts, and candy-free hunts. You can also make the hunt more exciting by hiding special tickets or small prizes in select eggs.
