This Easter, think outside the basket and trade your foil-wrapped nostalgia for something more elevated. Today’s chocolate scene is as much about design and sustainability as it is about indulgence – and we’re here for it. Whether you’re hosting a springtime gathering or curating a gift basket dreams are made of, brands like Milla Chocolates, Ocelot, and Läderach offer a fresh, artistic take on seasonal treats. These are chocolates that deserve to be displayed. Forget waxy bunnies and sugar bombs packed with preservatives – here are some of the most delicious and design-savvy ways to indulge this Easter. Photo: Courtesy of Milla Chocolates Milla Chocolates Sculptural Simplicity Meets Bold, Boutique Flavor Based in: Los Angeles, California Best for: Design lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and those who believe chocolate should look as good as it tastes At Milla, form and flavor go hand in hand. Founded by award-winning chocolatier Christine Sarioz, this LA-based studio creates chocolates that look like they were pulled straight from a design museum. With a background in art and decorative design, Sarioz handcrafts each piece in small batches using organic ingredients and ethically sourced cacao – primarily from Peru and the Dominican Republic. Photo: Courtesy of Milla Chocolates Milla’s seasonal offerings are anything but ordinary: minimalist geometric bunnies, golden half-eggs, and faceted bonbons that blur the line between edible and art object. Creative Director Goktug Sarioz, Christine’s partner, brings a refined visual identity to the brand with matte black boxes, sleek forms, and a Bauhaus-meets-luxury aesthetic. Even the shop interior – co-designed by the pair – echoes Milla’s ethos of quiet luxury and precise elegance. Milla’s creations are visually striking and flavor-forward – each bite thoughtfully composed for depth and contrast. With accolades from the International Chocolate Salon, this is the kind of chocolate that turns Easter into an aesthetic event. What to try: Photo: Courtesy of Milla Chocolates Seated Faceted Bunny: Choose from Pistachio Praliné with kadayıf or Black Sesame Caramel, both layered in organic dark chocolate and packaged in MILLA’s signature matte box with a hand-tied bow. Golden Demi Eggs: Filled with flavor-forward combinations like raspberry ganache + hazelnut praliné or cardamom ganache + Turkish coffee almond praliné – dusted in edible gold for that perfect holiday shimmer. Photo: Courtesy of Milla Chocolates Geometric Golden Half Egg: A triple-layered indulgence of dark chocolate ganache, house-made almond marzipan, and almond praliné. Where to buy: millachocolates.com   Photo: Murray Orr for Ocelot Ocelot Art, Ethics, and Flavor – All Wrapped in a Bar Based in: Edinburgh, Scotland Best for: Art lovers, design purists, and sustainability-focused foodies Ocelot isn’t technically Easter-themed – but when the packaging looks this good, who cares? The brand’s vibrant wrappers are a feast for the eyes with their joyful, postmodern patterns and unexpected color pairings. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Matt and Ish Broadbent, Ocelot launched from their Edinburgh kitchen shortly after their wedding in 2013 (they even used their wedding money to start the business). Since then, they’ve built a cult-favorite brand rooted in social good, sustainability, and elevated taste. Ocelot partners with Original Beans, a regenerative cacao supplier that pays farmers twice the Fair Trade rate, supports indigenous reforestation programs, and has helped plant over 3 million trees in cacao-growing regions. Many of the cocoa growers are women, including the celebrated Femmes de Virunga, a female farming collective in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ocelot’s bars are fully organic, wrapped in 100% compostable film and recyclable paper stock. They’re a mission-driven and striking addition to any springtime spread or gift basket. What to try: Photo: Murray Orr for Ocelot Femme Bar: A tribute to the women of Virunga, this organic dark milk bar is made from rare Amelonado beans and Swiss Alpine milk. It’s smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of floral. Photo: Murray Orr for Ocelot Blood Orange Dark Chocolate: Sophisticated and nostalgic – like a grown-up version of a British chocolate orange, finished with a hint of vanilla. Where to Buy: ocelotchocolate.com   Photo: Courtesy of Läderach Switzerland Läderach Swiss Heritage, Sculpted Sweetness Based in: Switzerland Best for: Texture lovers and fans of Swiss precision When it comes to mastering chocolate tradition with a modern twist, Läderach is in a class of its own. This family-run Swiss brand has been creating high-quality confections since 1962, but its current creative lead, Elias Läderach, took things global when he became the first and only Swiss chocolatier to earn the title of World Chocolate Master. At the heart of the brand is its signature FrischSchoggi – slabs of “fresh chocolate” layered with nuts, berries, nougat, or fruit in artistic, textural combinations. Think bark but better, in refined gift boxes that blend tradition with haute chocolate couture. Läderach’s confections are all about freshness, texture, and visual drama – ideal for anyone who appreciates the precision and charm of old-school European chocolate with a modern edge. Photo: Courtesy of Läderach Switzerland What to try: Photo: Courtesy of Läderach Switzerland FrischSchoggi Sticks: A sliding box with an egg-shaped cut-out window reveals assorted sticks of Almond Dark, Orange-Almond Dark, Raspberry-Blackberry White, Hazelnut Milk, and limited-edition spring flavors. Where to buy: laderach.com | Also available in boutiques worldwide   This Easter, skip the supermarket aisle and opt for chocolate that tells a deeper story. By supporting small-batch makers like Milla, Ocelot, and Läderach, you’re not only indulging in superior craftsmanship and design – you’re also saying no to the corporate, industrial chocolate brands that often compromise on quality, ethics, and flavor. These artisanal creations offer more than just a sugar rush; they bring intention, sustainability, and artistry to the table. Whether you’re gifting, grazing, or hunting, choose chocolates that look good, taste better, and do right by the planet and the people behind every bite.