If you’re eagerly anticipating the next bank holiday, the countdown to Easter Sunday (5 April) has officially started. The four-day weekend is a firm favourite for many thanks to the spring-like weather, delicious food and of course the best Easter eggs.
While some of us remain loyal to the old guard – yes, we’re looking at you, Cadbury creme eggs – others have embraced increasingly imaginative creations, which have landed on supermarket shelves and at artisan chocolatiers. This year’s line-up is already shaping up to be a playful one, with bold flavours and unexpected textures like those showcased in Torres’s crisp-studded chocolate shell.
Among the standouts, I was pleased to see Waitrose revive its viral pistachio egg. Off the back of the internet’s enduring obsession with Dubai chocolate, it feels primed for cult status once again. Cleverly moulded into the shape of a pistachio nut, the egg is crafted from Fairtrade cocoa and creamy white chocolate, generously flecked with real pistachio nibs. Better still, Waitrose has dialled things up for 2026, upping the pistachio content for an even nuttier crunch.
Tempted to jump on the pistachio hype this Easter? The IndyBest team got their hands on the Waitrose cracking pistachio egg last year and awarded it four stars out of five, praising it for being “delicious”. I’ve tried it again this year to see if the extra pistachios make it even more mouth-watering.
Keep reading for everything else you need to know about this decadent Easter treat.
How I tested
I put the viral Waitrose cracking pistachio egg through its paces, with a focus on both theatre and taste. I assessed the its taste, design and whether the pistachio centre felt generous or gimmicky. I also considered the overall finish, packaging and whether it felt worthy of its premium price tag.
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Waitrose the cracking pistachio Easter egg
Weight: 320g
Why we love it
- Caramelised-tasting blonde chocolate
- Creative design
Take note
- Expensive
Waitrose’s the cracking pistachio Easter egg has a luxe design that is made to turn heads, with a glossy white chocolate and caramelised sugar shell encasing a pistachio-green inner “nut” that nods to the real thing. It feels playful but refined – the sort of fun Easter egg that’s totally gift worthy.
Crack into the outer layer and you’re met with blonde chocolate that’s creamy and gently biscuity, rather than cloying. The caramelised sugar, swirled through the white chocolate, brings a distinct butterscotch warmth that lingers on the tongue, adding depth to what could otherwise be a very sweet shell. A subtle hit of salt runs through it too, cutting through the richness and keeping each bite balanced.
This year’s iteration of the cracking pistachio Easter egg certainly doesn’t scrimp on the filling. The pistachio centre is generously studded with real nut pieces, giving it a satisfying crunch. The pistachio paste itself delivers a softly sweet, rounded nuttiness – not overpowering, but present enough to make the flavour the clear hero.
There’s no doubt that the aesthetic offers an unusual element to Easter egg hunts and Easter Sunday dinner tables. Plus, it’s made using Fairtrade cocoa and presented in recyclable packaging.
While the £17 price point is a premium cost for an Easter egg, I think this could be a posh chocolate treat if you’re looking to splurge or spoil someone this year.
Buy now £17, Waitrose.com
Is Waitrose’s the cracking pistachio Easter egg worth it?
There’s no doubt the Waitrose the cracking pistachio is an Easter showpiece. The creamy blonde chocolate shell delivers biscuity, butterscotch notes balanced by a touch of salt, while the pistachio centre adds gentle nuttiness and welcome crunch from real nut pieces. At £17 it’s a splurge, but the luxe finish and eye-catching design make it feel gift-worthy.
How I tested Waitrose’s the cracking pistachio Easter egg
When tasting the Easter egg, I paid attention to the following:
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews
Alice Reynolds is a writer and production journalist at IndyBest. A self-confessed foodie, she is on top of Easter food for IndyBest this year, having tested more than 30 eggs for her round-up of the best Easter eggs, as well as fun launches like the Torres the crisp egg. Alice has previously tested and found the best supermarket food including the best supermarket pizza and best supermarket Christmas sandwiches, so when it comes to Easter eggs, she has a keen eye for value for money and quality.
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