Torres Crisp Easter Egg: A Controversial Luxury Treat Put to the Test
From McDonald's fries dipped in strawberry milkshake to Nutella paired with cheese, unconventional flavour combinations frequently capture foodie attention. Now, premium crisp brand Torres has launched a seasonal creation that's generating significant buzz across social media platforms: a crisp-flavoured Easter egg.
The Product Details
This innovative chocolate shell combines 20% cocoa milk chocolate with savoury crisp crumbs, specifically Mediterranean sea salt crisps. Available exclusively at Selfridges, this luxury item carries a premium price tag of £12.99 per egg. While certainly not as affordable as traditional Easter treats, the product promises a unique gastronomic experience.
Our First-Hand Experience
Despite initial skepticism about this unconventional pairing, our tasting revealed surprising results. The chocolate shell leaned toward darker milk chocolate notes rather than the sweeter Cadbury-style profile many British consumers prefer. The crisp inclusion provided a subtle salty edge without overwhelming the palate.
The texture offered a pleasant crispiness that evoked memories of alternating between crisps and chocolate during cinema visits. While not densely packed with crisp pieces, the shell contained just enough to create noticeable savoury notes that complemented rather than dominated the chocolate.
Mixed Reactions from Critics
Not all reviewers shared our appreciation. Metro's Junior Publisher Sarah Bradbury criticized what she perceived as cheap-tasting chocolate and insufficient saltiness. "There wasn't a balanced palette of flavours," she noted, comparing the creation to something a child might make in Food Technology class.
However, social media responses told a different story. TikTok creator @londonontheinside described the chocolate as "decent" with a "not bad" overall verdict, while @georgeinlondon praised the subtle flavour and texture, even purchasing additional Torres crisps to enhance the experience.
The Broader Easter Treat Landscape
This crisp-flavoured egg arrives alongside other innovative seasonal offerings. Marks & Spencer has introduced Sunny Side Up Whips, featuring milk chocolate with fluffy white mallow and zesty orange sauce, while their popular Speckled Egg Cookies have returned due to overwhelming customer demand.
Priced at £3.25 for five cookies, these baked goods combine milk and white chocolate buttons with cornflakes and Speckled Eggs. Meanwhile, packets of Speckled Eggs themselves have reappeared in stores, with some customers declaring them superior to Cadbury Mini Eggs.
Final Verdict
The Torres Crisp Easter Egg presents a genuinely intriguing flavour experiment that surprisingly works. While the £12.99 price point positions it as a luxury indulgence rather than an everyday treat, the successful balance of salty and sweet elements makes it worth consideration for adventurous food enthusiasts seeking something beyond traditional Easter chocolates.
