Choose ready-made chocolate-coated syrup waffles if you can check on the packaging that the chocolate is dark and that its stated cocoa percentage suits your taste. The Daelmans varieties listed by PLUS contain milk chocolate. Dipping plain syrup waffles in separately labelled dark chocolate gives you more control over your choice of chocolate, but takes time to prepare and means checking both ingredients lists.
If you’re looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour for Easter, the word ‘chocolate’ alone isn’t enough. Check the type of chocolate and the cocoa percentage of the product you choose: PLUS lists milk chocolate in its Daelmans chocolate minis, while ALDI’s 85% cocoa listing refers to a separate Moser Roth bar.
Minis or snack packs can go straight on the table, with no need to dip waffles first. However, the ready-made Daelmans varieties described by PLUS are made with milk chocolate, which matters if dark chocolate is a must.
When buying syrup waffles for guests, it’s important to check the label of every product you choose. According to PLUS, Daelmans chocolate minis contain wheat or cereals containing gluten, soya and milk, and may contain nuts. If you’re dipping your own, check both the waffles and the chocolate.
When choosing for Easter, start with the type of chocolate: ready-made waffles save time, while dipping your own lets you choose the dark chocolate separately. Whichever option you go for, check the packaging of the products you’ll actually be using.
Best for: serving straight away, for example as minis or snack packs on the Easter table.
The trade-off: the Daelmans varieties listed by PLUS contain milk chocolate, so they don’t meet a requirement for dark chocolate.
Best for: choosing the type of chocolate and its stated cocoa percentage yourself.
The trade-off: you’ll need to prepare the waffles and leave them to set, as well as check the ingredients of the waffles and chocolate separately.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate and cocoa content | Look for ‘dark chocolate’ on the packaging and check whether a cocoa percentage is given for the chocolate you’ve chosen. The 85% cocoa listed by ALDI applies to a separate Moser Roth bar, not a syrup waffle. | I want a clear dark chocolate flavour to be the main feature at Easter, and don’t want to rely on a general mention of chocolate. Around 44% of consumers put this taste preference first. |
| Convenience and portions | Check the number of pieces, their size and the storage instructions. If you’re dipping your own, allow time for preparation and setting. | If I want to put waffles straight on the Easter table, small portions and minimal preparation matter most to me. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience when serving. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on every pack. Compare sugars and fats on the same basis, for example per 100 g or per portion. | When I’m buying for guests, I want to know what’s in both the waffles and the chocolate. For around 23% of consumers, this is their top priority when buying. |
A chocolate coating doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the dark variety you’re looking for. PLUS describes its Daelmans chocolate minis and chocolate snack pack as containing milk chocolate.
Check the precise type of chocolate on the packaging, and check the cocoa percentage if it’s an important factor in your choice.
An online listing may remain available even when the product can’t currently be ordered. Jumbo says its milk chocolate syrup waffles are no longer in its online range; ALDI says its 85% cocoa Moser Roth bar is on offer from 12 October 2026.
Shortly before your Easter shop, check whether the exact product is available in store or through the delivery or collection option you plan to use.
Ingredients vary between varieties. PLUS lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, soya and milk for Daelmans chocolate minis, with a warning that they may contain nuts.
Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the current packaging. If you’re dipping your own, check the separate chocolate bar and any decorations too.
The type of chocolate alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat the finished syrup waffle contains per portion. If you make your own, you’ll also be using two separate products.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact waffles and chocolate on a like-for-like basis, and take into account how much chocolate you use.
These product ranges show which features you can compare on the packaging; being mentioned here says nothing about availability at Joybuy.
Ready-made chocolate-coated syrup waffles in mini and snack pack sizes, as listed by PLUS.
A milk chocolate syrup waffle previously listed online, and a recipe for decorating syrup waffles yourself.
Mini butter syrup waffles that could be used as a base if you want to add your own chocolate.
Two separate products to consider for dipping your own: plain ALDI syrup waffles and Moser Roth dark chocolate.
No. The word ‘chocolate’ doesn’t confirm that the coating is dark chocolate. PLUS lists milk chocolate in its Daelmans chocolate minis and chocolate snack pack. Check the type of chocolate and, if it matters to your taste preference, the cocoa percentage on the pack you want to buy.
Use plain syrup waffles and dip them in melted chocolate labelled as dark on the packaging. For its decorating recipe, Jumbo describes dipping syrup waffles and leaving them to set in the fridge or freezer for around 15 minutes. Choose the chocolate separately and check the ingredients of both products.
Check the allergens on the label of the exact syrup waffles and, if you’re dipping your own, on the chocolate too. PLUS lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, soya and milk in Daelmans chocolate minis, along with a warning that they may contain nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that relevant allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact packaging. The Daelmans minis listed by PLUS and the milk chocolate syrup waffles described by Jumbo come with instructions to store them in a cool, dry place; the Daelmans minis should also be kept out of direct light. Leave waffles you’ve dipped yourself to set before serving them.
