Aldi launches five new hot cross bun flavours for this Easter

Aldi hot cross buns
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Spring is one of the best times of year.

The weather is getting brighter and warmer, the summer calendar is filling up and there are Easter treats everywhere.

But while everyone is in a frenzy over the Easter egg aisles full of Crème eggs, Mini eggs and of course our favourite avocado Easter treats, there’s one Easter goody that we’ve almost forgotten about – the hot cross bun.

And the supermarkets are sure giving us a treat this year when it comes to these celebratory buns.

First high-end food store Marks & Spencer brought back their sell-out salted caramel hot cross buns, and now everyone’s favourite money-saving shop is launching a new range of hot cross buns that will have us snacking on these bakes all year long.

Budget supermarket Aldi is putting a twist on the Easter with their new range of flavours – and there’s a choice for every day of the week.

The high-street retailer is launching five new hot cross bun flavours for everyone to enjoy this spring season. And you’re going to want to try each and every one.

Aldi hot cross buns

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First in the line up is their brand new Specially Selected Rhubarb & Custard Hot Cross Buns, which captures the classic British sweet flavours in its taste. Aldi suggest topping it with poached rhubard, cream and crushed pistachios for a real treat.

Aldi hot cross buns

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Or if you’re a berry fan go for the store’s Specially Selected Blueberry Hot Cross Buns or their new Specially Selected Very Berry Hot Cross Buns, which are packed with red fruits, lingonberries and cranberries. Both of these fruity offerings are available already in stores across the country for only 99p for a packet of four.

Aldi hot cross buns

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Or if you’re feeling indulgent, their Specially Selected Salted Caramel & Belgian Chocolate Hot Cross Buns will hit that sweet spot and satisfy all of those Easter choccy cravings.

Aldi hot cross buns

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For a warming afternoon treat, opt for Aldi’s Village Bakery Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, which are filled with spices and come in at only 85p for a packet of six!

Aldi hot cross buns

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You can get these as well as the Rhubard & Custard and the Salted Caramel & Belgian Chocolate in stores from Thursday 7th March, with the latter two coming in at £1.09 for a packet of four.

Aldi hot cross buns

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Or if you prefer to stick with more traditional flavours, Aldi has also brought back their Specially Selected Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns and fan-favourite Specially Selected Brioche Hot Cross Buns, which are both 99p for a four pack and available in stores now.

Aldi hot cross buns

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Hmm which one for Monday then…

Aleesha Badkar
Lifestyle Writer

Aleesha Badkar is a lifestyle writer who specialises in health, beauty - and the royals. After completing her MA in Magazine Journalism at the City, the University of London in 2017, she interned at Women’s Health, Stylist, and Harper’s Bazaar, creating features and news pieces on health, beauty, and fitness, wellbeing, and food. She loves to practice what she preaches in her everyday life with copious amounts of herbal tea, Pilates, and hyaluronic acid.