Chocolate-filled scotch eggs hit the shelves at Fortnum & Mason for Easter

The result is a gourmet scotch egg which tastes slightly richer and sweeter than the usual pure meat scotch eggs.

Mr Aldridge said: “The greatest challenge was getting the combination of the chocolate and the venison just right. Initially appreciating the finest savoury scotch egg, the dark chocolate and Juniper slowly complements the gamey flavour perfectly, leaving you with a rich taste on the palette.

“We’re confident our customers will love our latest creation.”

It comes after the luxury department store invented the first scotch egg more than 250 years ago in 1738 as a filling meal for coach travellers.

The Chotch Egg will be available for a limited period over Easter from March 31 to April 6 in Fortnum’s Wine Bar and the Lower Ground Floor Food Hall.