Sometimes the creative ways we use up leftover hot cross buns can be more delicious than the buns themselves, hello hot cross bun pudding! From our savoury prosciutto toastie to our very grown-up Easter tiramisu, you’ll find plenty of ways to put those buns to delicious use. We’ve included ideas for traditional fruit buns, the fruit-free variety and chocolate buns below.
Keen to try making hot cross buns yourself?
Hot cross bun & Biscoff hand pies
All you need is 5 ingredients, 20 minutes and a pie maker.
Hot cross bun prosciutto & cheese toasties
A delicious way to use up leftover hot cross buns.
Hot cross bun tiramisu loaf
An epic Easter dessert for the grown-ups.
Hot cross bun bread and butter pudding
Save some hot cross buns just for this!
Cheat’s hot cross bun dessert
Use up leftover hot cross buns (if such a thing exists).
Easter trifle
This recipe is a great way to use the abundance of hot cross buns available around Easter time.
Choc chip hot cross bun s’mores
Indulge in this delectable twist on a classic s’mores. Guaranteed to impress!
