Easter is now less than a fortnight away, and the hunt for the perfect chocolate egg can prove stressful, particularly as prices continue to soar. Some shoppers are shelling out over £30 for a luxury egg from Hotel Chocolat or £12 for one from Marks and Spencer, only to feel let down by the quality. Numerous supermarket Easter eggs this year appear to prioritise packaging over substance, so I've been on a mission to find one that's genuinely delicious without breaking the bank.

I recently stumbled upon Aldi's Jammy Dodger-inspired Easter egg, priced at £7.99, and given it's such a beloved British biscuit, I was keen to give it a go. It struck me as an entertaining gift option, so I settled down with a large cuppa to sample Aldi's Jammy Wheel Biscuit Egg and discover whether it's still achievable to find a scrumptious chocolate egg for under a tenner.

I decided to try the Jammy Wheel Easter egg to see if it is worth £8(Image: Katherine McPhillips)

The Jammy Wheel features a white chocolate exterior, with a raspberry layer containing biscuit pieces nestled inside.

The presentation is rather impressive too, as it resembles an enormous Jammy Dodger, with the white chocolate mimicking a biscuit complete with a red star in the centre that has a jam-like flavour, reports the Express.

The Jammy Wheel was made out of really thick chocolate that was hard to bite into(Image: Katherine McPhillips)

The initial thing I observed when attempting to bite into the Easter egg was just how thick the chocolate was. It's so substantial that I needed to break it apart using a knife to obtain some manageable pieces.

I thoroughly enjoyed this egg as it was creamy, indulgent and perfectly sweet without becoming cloying. This Easter egg brought to mind the Lindt strawberry and cream truffles, if you've ever had them, as it's truly top-notch and boasts a well-balanced chocolate filling.

The inside was hollow, which I found disappointing(Image: Katherine McPhillips)

However, one minor letdown about the Jammy Wheel is its hollow interior, as I believe for £8 perhaps some sweets should have been included.

That said, it is a 325g Easter egg, and the term I'd use to characterise it is impressive, as I genuinely think you're getting a substantial amount of chocolate for your money.

I thought the Jammy Wheel was delicious as it was really creamy(Image: Katherine McPhillips)

For comparison, the currently viral Waitrose No.1 Almond Croissant egg costs £15 for 275g, whilst the Marks and Spencer Custard Cream egg is priced at £12 for 320g.

If you or someone dear to you adores white chocolate, Jammy dodger biscuits or simply appreciates a novelty gift, I would certainly recommend it, as I believe you're getting a good bargain.

My brother is a huge fan of white chocolate, so this is essentially guaranteed to be a hit this Easter, and honestly, I'm tempted to grab a second one for myself because it was just that delightful.