Spring Press Preview

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Welcome to Springtime with Bettys

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t’s a brand-new year and the bakers, chocolatiers and confectioners at Bettys Bakery in Harrogate have a spring in their step. This vibrant and energetic season sparks their creativity perhaps more than any other time of year. From showstopping Easter Eggs to mouthwatering cakes, we are delighted to be able to share the results of their hard work, artistry and skill in this new Spring Press Preview.

Inside you’ll find details of our Easter and Mother’s Day ranges, suggestions for the most beautiful gifts and treats, and ideas for entertaining at home.

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Easter Eggs to treasure Easter eggs are a serious matter at Bettys. We put the finest Swiss chocolate and generations of craft skills into our truly exquisite creations – you deserve nothing less.

S P R I N G F LOW E R S M I L K C H O CO L AT E E AST E R E G G £44.95 • 19cm high • 350g

Our luxuriously thick Swiss milk chocolate egg is a true celebration of spring. Every stem, leaf and petal is hand-piped in Royal Icing or chocolate by our wonderful decorating team.

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NEW C A R A M E L CRUNCH BLONDE EASTER EGG £29.95 • 16cm high • 200g

A silky caramelised Swiss blonde chocolate egg with crunchy golden caramel pieces.

SPECKLED DA R K C H O CO L AT E EASTER EGG £29.95 • 16cm high • 210g

A decadent feast for dark chocolate lovers.

Vegan friendly

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JENNY THE SHEEP W H I T E C H O CO L AT E EASTER EGG £19.95 • 13cm high • 175g

With a hand-swirled fleece and charming dark chocolate face.

SPRING BUNNY M I L K C H O CO L AT E EASTER EGG £29.95 • 16cm high • 215g

Hand-piped with a charming bunny-shaped spring garland.

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NEW J A CO B T H E S H E E P M I L K C H O CO L AT E EASTER EGG £19.95 • 13cm high • 165g

A delightful gift for all ages, hand decorated using our rich and creamy Swiss Milk chocolate.

NEW BET T YS LIT TLE L AMBS White Chocolate £4.95 • 5.5cm high • 18g

Made from our wonderfully creamy white chocolate and decorated by hand.

Milk Chocolate £4.95 • 5.5cm high • 18g

An irresistible springtime treat, made from our delectable Swiss chocolate.

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A little Easter magic Treasures to hunt or nibbles to share: there’s enchantment in every delicious bite.

1. C A R A M E L - F I L L E D C H O C O L A T E EASTER SELECTION £10.50 • Box of 7 • 22.5 x3.5cm • 65g

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Crafted from Swiss Grand Cru milk and white chocolate and filled with gooey caramel.

2. H A N D - P A I N T E D GANACHE EGGS £15.95 • Box of 8 • 22.5 x3.5cm • 80g

Filled with rich Venezuelan chocolate ganache.

3. M I L K C H O C O L A T E E G G S £11 • 18 x 8.5cm • 150g

Rich and creamy solid milk chocolate mini eggs, individually wrapped in shiny silver and gold foils.

Made in the UK for Bettys Craft Bakery

4. W H I T E & M I L K C H O CO L AT E B U N N I E S £8.75 • Box of 4 • 20 x 5cm • 50g

Crafted from solid milk and white Swiss chocolate.

5. M I L K C H O C O L A T E S U GA R-COAT E D M I N I AT U R E E G G S £9.95 • 11 x 7 x 5cm • 250g

A generous bag of moreish milk chocolate eggs, coated in a speckled sugar shell.

Made in the UK for Bettys Craft Bakery

6. N E W C H A M P A G N E T R U F F L E EASTER EGGS £20 • Box of 9 • 9 x 9 x 2cm • 90g

Swiss chocolate eggs filled with decadent Champagne ganache and hand decorated with flowers.

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A slice of delight From Easter get-togethers to elegant spring teatimes, every gathering tastes better with cake from our Craft Bakery.

APOSTLE SIMNEL FRUIT CAKE £42.50 • 15.5cm diameter • 1kg

A sumptuous fruit and marzipan cake, traditionally decorated for Easter.

SIMNEL FRUIT CAKE £9.95 • 7 x 15 x 4.5cm • 420g

Our Simnel cakes are a wonderful feast for anyone who loves fruit and marzipan.

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NEW E AST E R N E ST C A K E £40 • 18cm diameter • 1kg

A decadent Swiss Grand Cru dark chocolate sponge topped with ganache-filled eggs.

NEW L E M O N & PASSIONFRUIT CAKE £35 • 18cm diameter • 900g

A delicate yet indulgent pairing of zesty lemon and passionfruit with white chocolate ganache.

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FONDANT FANCIES The deliciously plump squares of joy that no family tea should be without, iced with beautiful flowers in pretty yellow and pink. £21.50 • Box of 6 £32.25 • Box of 9 £57.25 • Party Cake: Serves 16 • 22 x 22cm • 850g

£8.50 • Serves 6-8 • 6 x 9.5 x 15.5cm • 350g

£15.50 • Box of 4

Zesty, buttery and brimming with rich lemon curd.

Cute, dainty and irresistibly delicious.

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LEMON CURD LOAF CAKE

EASTER CHICK LEMON FONDANT FANCIES

Beautifully Bettys biscuits It isn’t Easter without biscuits – ours are tailor-made for gifting, sharing or treasuring each bite of joy.

EASTER BISCUIT SELECTION £12.95 • 12 Biscuits • 150g

A flock of twelve fetching royal iced biscuits shaped like doves, chicks and Easter eggs, made to our classic all-butter recipe.

EASTER EGG BUT TER BISCUIT

SPICED EASTER BISCUITS

£3.75 • 11 x 8cm • 45g

£7.75 • 210g

An elegant all-butter biscuit to transform your Easter Egg hunt into a glamorous afternoon tea.

With delicate Easter spices, currants and golden syrup.

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Perfectly hatched gifts Celebrate a springtime birthday, say a special thank-you or have a cracking time together this Easter with our lovingly curated gift boxes and bags.

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EASTER SPECIALITIES GIFT BOX £50 • Box: 23 x 23 x 12cm • SPICED EASTER BISCUIT BOX • EASTER EGG BUTTER BISCUIT • SIMNEL FRUIT CAKE • MILK CHOCOLATE EGGS • CARAMEL-FILLED CHOCOLATE EASTER SELECTION • WHITE & MILK CHOCOLATE BUNNIES

AFTERNOON TEA GIFT BOX £50 • Box: 32 x 25 x 9cm SULTANA SCONES (Box of 4) • YORKSHIRE CLASSIC STRAWBERRY PRESERVE • RASPBERRY & VANILLA LOAF CAKE • STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM MACAROONS (Box of 6) • FLOWER FONDANT FANCIES (Box of 4) • BETTYS AFTERNOON DARJEELING TEA (20 Tea Bags)

E AST E R FAVO U R I T E S GIFT BAG £30 • 22 x 9.5 x 27.5cm CARAMEL-FILLED CHOCOLATE EASTER SELECTION • SIMNEL FRUIT CAKE • SPICED EASTER BISCUIT BOX

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M O T H E R ’ S D AY – S U N D AY 1 5 T H M A R C H

For a Mum in a million Whether she’s just around the corner or far away, keep Mum close in your heart with a thoughtful Bettys gift this Mother’s Day.

C H O CO L AT E H E A R T ASS O R T M E N T

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M O T H E R ’ S D AY C A K E

£13.95 • Box of 7 • 22.5 x3.5cm • 70g

£25.95 • Serves 6-8 • 15cm diameter • 590g

Brimming with love, caramel and Swiss Grand Cru chocolate.

A rich, all butter sponge cake filled with vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam. Topped with a layer of marzipan and sugar paste icing.

M O T H E R ’ S D AY – S U N D AY 1 5 T H M A R C H

M O T H E R ’ S D AY TEA & SCONES GIFT BOX £35 • 23 x 23 x 12cm • YORKSHIRE TEA LOAF CAKE • CHOCOLATE HEART ASSORTMENT • YORKSHIRE CLASSIC STRAWBERRY PRESERVE • BETTYS TEA ROOM BLEND (80 Tea Bags) • SULTANA SCONES (Box of 4)

M O T H E R ’ S D AY T R E AT S G I F T B AG £30 • 22 x 9.5 x 27.5cm • CHOCOLATE HEART ASSORTMENT • YORKSHIRE SHORTBREAD BOX • RASPBERRY & VANILLA LOAF CAKE

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Freshly baked and fabulous Warm the pot and treat your teatimes to a batch of our famous Fat Rascals or their scrumptious Easter cousins.

YORKSHIRE ® FAT R AS CA L S CO N E S £14 • Box of 4 • 24 x 12 x 8.5cm

Just one nibble and you’ll be hooked.

BET T YS BURY SIMNELS £14.50 • Box of 4 • 24 x 12 x 8.5cm

Our Bury Simnels are infused with a sprinkle of Easter spices, flecked with currants and citrus peel then topped with flaked almonds that become all delicious and toasty in the oven.

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The ultimate hot cross buns Traditional and fruity or with a mouth-watering savoury twist, our hot cross buns are sized for sharing and big on flavour too.

YORKSHIRE RAREBIT HOT CROSS BUN £8.95 • 15cm diameter • 400g

A pillowy, cheesy hot cross bun made with Cheddar and Parmesan, a hearty Marmalade Porter ale and a sprinkling of chives for extra savour.

LARGE HOT CROSS BUN £8.50 • 15cm diameter 500g

Fragrant with subtle Easter spices, plump vine fruits and candied citrus, a heavenly, oversized hot cross bun.

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LARGE C H O CO L AT E & O R A N G E HOT CROSS BUN £9.95 • 15cm diameter • 520g

A sumptuous, sweet Easter bread flecked with candied orange peel and dark chocolate chunks that melt deliciously when the bun is sliced and lightly toasted.

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