Chocoholics may be counting down the days to Easter, but I’ve sampled some hot cross buns that are just as tempting as the best Easter eggs.
M&S has taken the humble hot cross bun and turned it into something truly indulgent: think a tiramisu bun enriched with mascarpone, and a red velvet bun with a creamy white chocolate centre, alongside classics such as chocolate- and custard-filled options.
You may have seen the buns blowing up on TikTok – and, trust me, they live up to the hype. The seasonal treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family this Easter (though you may well want to keep them all for yourself).
If I’ve piqued your interest and whetted your appetite, read on for my full lowdown on these new M&S hot cross buns, which are sure to be an Easter highlight this year.
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M&S red velvet filled hot cross buns: £3.20, Marksandspencer.com
Inspired by the fan-favourite cake, the red velvet buns are studded with Belgian dark chocolate chips and injected with white chocolate in the middle. They have a deep ruby red dough with a pretty white cross decoration to match the indulgent filling.
The bun is soft and sweet with a subtle chocolate taste as it’s been enriched with cocoa powder. There’s a good portion of filling which resembles white icing but thankfully this isn’t overly sweet. Flavour-wise it’s nothing crazy but the concept, needless to say, is really creative and that oozy centre is oh so mouth-watering.
M&S extremely lemony curd filled hot cross buns: £3.20, Marksandspencer.com
For those who prefer tart desserts, the lemon curd hot cross buns have a zingy lemon curd filling and are finished with a fitting yellow cross decoration. These are a comeback from M&S’s Easter range last year – a testament to the love shoppers showed them.
As a lover of all things lemon, these hot cross buns hit the spot. The dough is pillowy and brioche-like, while I was pleased that the lemon curd was tart to contrast the sweet dough. They’re a far cry from the traditional hot cross bun, but they’ll make an indulgent treat over the Easter period.
M&S tiramisu hot cross buns: £2.65, Marksandspencer.com
The supermarket’s Easter-inspired take on the classic Italian dessert, these tiramisu hot cross buns are infused with coffee for that espresso hit, enriched with a creamy mascarpone and studded with Belgian dark chocolate chips. These promise to liven any morning in the run up to the holiday. These are proving to be so popular that I haven’t got my hands on them yet but watch this space.
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