NOTHING says Easter like a hot cross bun with some quirky and fun varieties hitting shelves this year.
Shoppers have an abundance of weird and wonderful flavours to choose from including apple crumble and lemon curd.
Supermarkets are battling it out to offer the wackiest hot cross bun flavours this year[/caption]
Other retailers are selling salted caramel buns or strawberries and cream varieties.
We’ve rounded up some of the standout options on offer to shoppers looking to indulge this Easter.
M&S – Lemon curd-filled, £3
M&S has caused a stir with their new lemon curd-filled hot cross buns[/caption]
M&S is known for its indulgent sweet treats, but has caused a real stir with its extremely lemony hot cross buns, new to shelves this year.
The retailer describes them as “fluffy, lemony, with an oozy, zingy lemon curd filling”.
Shoppers can pick up a pack on Ocado for £3 while prices vary in M&S stores.
There has been plenty of reaction to the citrussy buns on Facebook, with one customer branding them “amazing”.
Tesco – Rhubarb and custard, £1.80
The Tesco hot cross buns can be picked up online and in-store[/caption]
Tesco‘s rhubarb and custard hot cross buns are ideal for anyone who’s a fan of the classic British dessert.
A pack of four comes in at £1.80 or Clubcard customers can get two for £3, working out at £1.50 per pack.
You can sign up to the Clubcard scheme for free via Tesco’s website.
Shoppers can buy the buns in-store or online, with them sparking quite the discussion on social media.
Some customers are keen to try the new creation while others aren’t so keen on the idea of the traditional recipe being tampered with.
Co-op – Apple crumble, £2
Shoppers can pick up a pack of four for £2[/caption]
Another variety based on a classic British dessert, Co-op has these in stores for £2 for a pack of four.
The buns combine sultanas with candied apple pieces, apple compote and cinnamon crumble on top.
Some shoppers are keen to get hold of them with one pronouncing on Facebook: “Now these are me!”.
But others are sceptical, with one not convinced they have much flavour.
Asda – Tiramisu, £1.43
Asda’s hot cross buns are the cheapest out of the quirky ones we found[/caption]
Coffee lovers will be keen to bag these “exceptional” hot cross buns based on the classic Italian pudding.
The pack of four will set you back £1.43.
The sweet buns combine dark chocolate pieces with Brazilian coffee powder and mascarpone cheese for an indulgent bite.
Shoppers are keen to give the themed breaded treats a go, with one saying they would “get right on them” on their next trip to Asda.
Sainsbury’s – Chocolate and salted caramel, £1.80
These Sainsbury’s hot cross buns are made with sourdough[/caption]
Sainsbury’s‘ Taste the Difference chocolate and salted caramel hot cross buns are on sale for £1.80.
The buns are made with sourdough and topped with dark chocolate chunks, caramel fudge and brown sugar for “extra indulgence”.
One shopper on Facebook branded them “really tasty” but another said the concept was “totally silly” and “too commercial”.
M&S – Cheesy, £2
M&S has launched savoury cheese hot cross buns[/caption]
Failing to stick with the sweet theme, M&S’ cheesy hot cross buns are perfect if you’re looking for a savoury morning or afternoon snack.
The soft buns, costing £2 per four-pack or £3.50 for two on Ocado, come loaded with chunks of Red Leicester and Cheedar cheese.
Shoppers are divided over the quirky twist on the classic version though.
One on Facebook branded them their “absolute fave” while another simply posted a sick person emoji, making their feelings towards the buns quite clear.
Tesco – Strawberries and cream, £1.80
Tesco has a range of wacky hot cross buns on offer this year[/caption]
Tesco has also launched these Finest strawberries and cream hot cross buns as part of its Easter range this year.
Shoppers can pick up a pack for £1.80 or two for £3 if they’ve got a Clubcard.
The sweet buns combine clotted cream, strawberry jam and strawberries making for a quintessential British bite.
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