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22 fantastic twists on the classic hot cross bun you need to try

Wow your family and friends this Easter with these sensational hot cross bun recipes.

Hot cross bun trifle

From lemon-blueberry hot cross bread and butter pudding to freshly baked hot cross bun-ana bread – the possibilities are endless.

Here are 22 incredible hot cross bun recipes from taste.com.au that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Hot cross tip: you can make these all year round, why wait for Easter?

Hot cross bun creme brulee

Surprise your guests with this Easter-inspired, creamy French dessert.

Raspberry and chocolate hot cross bun pudding

Combine fluffy hot cross buns, creamy white chocolate and sweet raspberries to make the best-ever Easter dessert.

Turn your hot cross buns into this delicious dessert.
Turn your hot cross buns into this delicious dessert.

French toast fingers

Put an Easter spin on classic french toast with these cinnamon and sugar coated hot cross bun fingers.

Hot cross tea bread

A delicious alternative to hot cross buns, this hot cross tea bread is bound to please.

Hot cross bun-ana bread

Banana bread meets hot cross bun in this fantastic Easter treat.

Why not combine two of the tastiest treats together?
Why not combine two of the tastiest treats together?

Chocolate-filled hot cross buns

Nothing beats the scent of freshly baked buns wafting from the oven at Easter.

Hot cross bun apple and pear charlottes

Take your hot cross buns to the next level with these indulgent apple and pear puddings, drizzled with rich butterscotch sauce.

Lemon-blueberry hot cross bread and butter pudding

Put an Easter spin on the classic bread and butter pudding with this speedy recipe.

Present this after a lovely dinner and everyone will be happy.
Present this after a lovely dinner and everyone will be happy.

Giant hot cross bun

These giant doughy golden buns are the perfect treat for any Easter gathering.

Hot cross bun puddings

Make over hot cross buns into these speedy puds.

Raspberry hot cross bun tiramisu cake

This Easter sweet treat combines three favourites: hot cross buns, tiramisu AND cake!

A deliciously Italian twist on hot cross buns.
A deliciously Italian twist on hot cross buns.

Hot cross buns and roasted strawberries

Try something other than pancakes this weekend! Here’s a deliciously creative brekkie idea for leftover hot cross buns.

Gluten-free hot cross buns

Easter isn’t Easter without hot cross buns. And now if you’re GF, you can indulge, too!

Hot cross muffins

Our fast take on hot cross buns is ideal for kids - lots of fruit and no mixed peel.

You won't believe how a subtle change can improve the hot cross bun.
You won't believe how a subtle change can improve the hot cross bun.

Hot-cross bun pudding

Celebrate Easter with a hot cross bun-pudding baked with cream, sugar and almonds.

Checkerboard hot-cross buns

Celebrate Easter with mouthwatering hot-cross buns for family and loved ones.

Hot cross bun Bailey’s cocktail

For the ultimate (adult) Easter treat, try this seriously decadent Bailey’s infused chocolate cocktail! We are drooling!

Hope you have your sweet tooth ready.
Hope you have your sweet tooth ready.

Hot cross bun trifle

Try something different with this hot cross bun trifle! Make it family-friendly by leaving out the liqueur.

Hot cross bun and frozen custard sandwich

For the ultimate Easter treat, sandwich frozen vanilla custard between soft, brioche hot cross buns. Drizzle with raspberry sauce for the perfect finish.

Hot cross bun and rhubarb cheesecake

Easter is almost upon us, reinvent the traditional hot cross buns with this tart rhubarb cheesecake.

Cheesecake makes everything ten times better.
Cheesecake makes everything ten times better.

Easy hot cross bun ice-cream

Combine two family favourites to make this super easy hot cross bun ice-cream, served with caramel sauce.

Chocolate hot cross bun and butter pudding

Bought too many hot cross buns or need to get rid of leftovers? Put them to good use with this delicious pudding.

Originally published as 22 fantastic twists on the classic hot cross bun you need to try

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