M&S Salted Caramel & Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

I have been dying to try these for weeks, despite being rather skeptical about how these flavours could possibly work in a hot cross bun.

I was wrong, VERY WRONG.

Now, I like to eat my hot cross buns un-toasted, just because I find that heating them changes their soft, bouncy texture and the flavours aren't quite the same.

The bun itself is extremely soft and fresh, with a lovely caramel colour. The Belgian chocolate chips scattered throughout the bun are perfect; they are gooey whilst still holding their shape. The salted caramel fudge and toffee pieces were perfect; fudgy and gooey, again holding their shape, with a lovely silky caramel/toffee flavour. 

The surprising part? Despite all of these delicious flavours, I could still taste the warm,  fragrant spices amongst the chocolatey caramel goodness.

I am thoroughly  impressed with these hot cross buns, especially considering the perfect balance between all of the flavours.

M&S, please please please bring these back next year!

Price: £1.70 for four

Rating: 5/5