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
