This Easter, Buttermere Patisserie is joining in on spreading fun and joy with out-of-this-world Easter Egg treats that can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike.
“Colourfully dyed eggs and Easter egg hunts are typically organized for children as part of the tradition, but after an unpredictable year, the charm of fun and element of surprise should not be limited to the young, but also universally accessible to adults and parents,” says Jamie Tung, owner and head baker at Buttermere Patisserie.
Buttermere is introducing three variations of a 7-inch tall egg-shaped chocolate shell filled with assorted confections known as dragées. These interactive Easter egg treats come in distinct shell hues and flavours: the Pastel Splash Egg, the Pearl Egg, and the Metallic Egg. Made with 41% Alunga™ milk chocolate and feuilletine, crispy baked crêpe layers, the Pastel Splash Egg shell is most characteristic of Easter while the glimmering Pearl Egg shell is composed of 34% Zéphyr™ white chocolate paired with Oreo crumbs. Dark chocolate lovers can elect for the galactic Metallic Egg which is made with Fleur de Cao™ dark chocolate and a caramelized hazelnut shell.
Hidden within each chocolate shell are in-house crafted dragées meant to resemble colourful miniature eggs. Dragées are sweet bites, typically nuts and freeze-dried fruits coated with chocolate or sweet confections to create an outer shell. Every Egg is filled with assorted dragée flavours including Nesquik® and ruby chocolate, 70% Fleur de Cao™ dark chocolate almond, caramelized white chocolate hazelnut, sesame hazelnut praline dark chocolate, lemon marzipan with Zéphyr™ white chocolate, freeze-dried cherry, and chocolate almond sable with cashew.
At $52 per Egg, each packaged Egg comes with a miniature hammer for a playful reveal. Buttermere is releasing limited quantities available from March 17th to April 5th for pre-order now until April 1st or walk-in purchase at Buttermere Café (636 Main Street) during regular business hours.
