Every year, hot cross buns appear on supermarket shelves earlier and earlier to tempt our taste buds with what’s to come at Easter.
Whether you are a traditionalist and go for authentic spice and fruit or wacky flavours like Vegemite and cheese take your fancy, there’s a bun out there with your name on it!
Here are seven new varieties you would hop to the moon and back for:
Arnott’s Wagon Wheel Hot Cross Buns:
Available at Coles, if you are a fan of the retro Wagon Wheel biscuits, you will love these mighty morsels. They have a sweet marshmallow flavour and are filled with raspberry fudge, jellies and chocolate chips.
Arnott’s Iced Vovo Hot Cross Buns:
Another one that’s on the shelves at Coles, those who have already indulged say the raspberry jellies and desiccated coconut throughout the buns taste just like an Iced Vovo.
Coles Vegemite and Cheese Hot Cross Buns:
Okay, not for the faint-hearted! These Aussie-inspired buns are filled with Vegemite and Parmesan, along with a tasty cheese topping, making them the ultimate Easter salty and savoury snack.
Indulgent Biscoff Hot Cross Buns:
These come from Woolworths and are filled with an irresistible and delicious Biscoff spread.
Indulgent Caramilk Hot Cross Buns:
Made with Caramilk chips and responsibly sourced cocoa, these hot cross buns will make any bunny happy.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cross Buns:
If you are a fan of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you’re in luck at IGA this Easter. These enticing treats have peanut butter pieces scattered throughout each chocolate bun.
Rocky Road Hot Cross Buns:
ALDI has joined the wacky ranks this year, releasing the brand new limited-edition Rocky Road-inspired hot cross buns. These delicious buns are stacked with milk and white chocolate chips, raspberry-flavoured fudge pieces and toasted coconut, to deliver a flavour-packed Easter treat.
