Celebrate Easter with these delicious desserts

Arushi Sakhuja

Remember those chocolate eggs you would ogle at in bakeries during your childhood? It’s time to reminisce about that period yet again because Easter Sunday is almost here! Celebrated on April 10, the occasion is synonymous with recreational activities such as painting Easter eggs, to getting together with friends and family to enjoy a lavish Sunday feast. Eggs are intrinsic to any Easter celebration because they are believed to signify the birth of a new life. It truly doesn’t get more decadent than organizing an easter Sunday hunt or simply indulging in delicious treats that look as good as they taste.  

But if you plan to skip the Easter brunch this year, what better way to celebrate it, than gorge on desserts? Here are some of the best bakeries around town to help you get ready for Easter. 

Delhi

L’opera  

Get up and get ready for Easter Sunday as you fill your baskets with joy and lots of chocolate from Lópera! Artfully curated you can pick and choose from a variety of colours and sizes. To delight, your palate with white and milk chocolate pick the Chocolate Bunny Duo, Big Rabbit Dark or White, Rooster Family made from chocolate and an indulgent chocolate cake topped with easter eggs. To share with a larger group pick the Easter egg box. 

*Available till Easter Sunday, April 9

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Theobroma 

Not only are the treats at Theobroma a delight to look at but their intricate details will put a smile on your loved ones’ faces. From roosters to easter eggs and adorable cake toppers, the sight of these goodies will leave your mouth watering. The curation brings together a medley of delightful flavours for everyone (old and young!)  What else is on the menu? Chocolate hen and eggs, battenberg cake, marzipan eggs & more! And might we add these look just as divine as they taste. 

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Smoor Chocolates 

Indulge in the ultimate Easter treat with these larger-than-life Chocolate Eggs! Crafted with the finest ingredients and a whole lot of love, this Easter Egg is a true masterpiece that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Their signature treats include Our Easter-themed treats including exquisite Easter Eggs, delectable Quail eggs, freshly baked hot cross buns, and the iconic SMOOR Easter Bunny. (Available in Delhi and Mumbai) 

*Available till April 10

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Mumbai

Toujours  

Tourjours’ Easter creations, with their bunnies and eggs basket, promises a whole lot of Easter love! This bakery in Andheri is a hidden gem. They have Easter cookies, cupcakes, chocolates, and marzipan eggs too! The beautifully decorated pinata Easter eggs with chocolate shells and sweet surprises inside are just what we need to add some cheer. And for those who want more of a surprise to the palate the irresistible chocolate Easter eggs piped with a delicious filling within the shell will make you crave these year after year. 

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Hangout Cakes  

Art or edible art? We think the latter! Hangout Cakes’ range of beautifully crafted eggs with 3D detailing will leave you in awe. Made from smooth milk chocolate with pink-coloured flowers on top, it’s the perfect way to make Easter even more special. Spread smiles and sweetness with Hangout Cakes with traditional hot cross buns balanced with soaked fruit and spices, classic Easter Chocolate Bunny, marzipan Easter Candies in different colours and shapes and the Jungle Easter Egg, completed with a Belgium Chocolate Ganache and edible gold dust towards the outside layer of the chocolate egg. What more could one ask for?

*Available in Hangout Cakes stores all over Mumbai and Thane till April10

JW Mariott Mumbai Sahar  

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar plays host to a variety of holiday offerings for Easter Sunday. Rejoice in new beginnings and festivities this Easter at JW Cafe. Rekindle joy with an exciting Easter Egg Hunt and indulge in decadent cakes, entremets, Petit Gateaux’s, tarts, hot cross buns and more. Available on 9, April.

Where: JW Marriott Mumbai, Sahar

Not Just Desserts By Sabina, Wadala 

This cute bakery in Wadala has always been a favourite when it comes to picking up cute, customized goodies. This Easter, they have some wonderful treats that will make you want to stop and pick up each and every one of them. They have bunnies, cupcakes, cookies, chocolates, cake and Easter eggs for sale. Apart from that, they’ve built an Easter special Tower of Treats with chocolates, macarons and more. We highly recommend trying their easter special Meringue Nest because chocolate eggs are always an egg-citing treat. Crunchy and airy, and scrumptious, the Easter Meringue Nest ticks all the elements of a dessert and it’s vegan too. 

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Bengaluru

Four Seasons CUR8

Hop into the spirit of Easter Sunday at CUR8, Four Seasons Bengaluru. Their signature Easter specials this Sunday include Easter eggs, hot cross buns, almond Gugelhupf, and more along with a live kitchen serving up delightful dishes. Artistically pleasing and attention to detail are ensured but without compromising on flavour.

Available: April 9, 12:30-3 pm

Magnolia Bakery 

Magnolia Bakery’s Easter special menu is delicious and includes delicious Carrot Cake – made with freshly grated carrot, coconut, pineapple, raisins and walnuts and finished with cream cheese icing and toasted walnuts. Don’t miss out on the special pies the Mini Apple Double Crust Pie is a must-have! The Mini Chocolate Pudding Pie – features a deliciously buttery Graham cracker crust and is filled with chocolate pudding. The best part? All the Easter goodies are freshly made by hand daily!

Available: 1st and 2nd week of April

b Cafe, Shangri-La

This Easter, Shangri-La has all your eggs in one basket! Some of the must-have Easter specials are Coffee & Plum Glazed Ham, Sticky Onions & Cheddar Quiche, Brioche Easter Pate, Hot Cross Buns and Easter Bunny Rolls. Top it off with crafted drinks by the mixologist and some egg-cellent desserts.

Available for brunch on April 9

Amiel Gourme

Curated by Chef Amiel Guerin for the festive season the Easter menu includes appetizers, main course, and desserts that are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a perfect balance of flavours and textures. But the desserts take a refreshing twist. Think the Easter Sunny Side made from white chocolate and extra virgin olive oil ganache and the Chocolate Egg Nest, a combination of dark and milk chocolate with raspberry and hazelnut wraps up your meal on a sweet note. Also, try the traditional  Chocolate Easter Eggs, Chocolate Bonbons in assorted shapes and flavours and the deliciously soft Hot Cross Buns are a perfect takeaway to share with your friends and family.

Availability: April 8-9

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