Make the most of HOT CROSS BUNS

THESE EASTER TREATS ARE A GREAT WAY USE UP THOSE LEFTOVERS!

Nutella Hot Cross Bun Pies

MAKES 8

PREP & COOK 25 MINS

• 8 hot cross buns (traditional or fruitless)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup chocolate flavoured milk
• 1/4 cup Nutella, plus extra to serve 

1 Split hot cross buns horizontally in half. Using a rolling pin, roll bases to a 5mm thickness (about 7cm diameter). Reserve tops.

2 Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl.

3 Place four hot cross bun bases into egg mixture. Stand for 30 seconds to soak. Place soaked bun bases into pie maker holes of a 4-hole (1/3-cup capacity) pie maker, lightly sprayed with oil. Fill each with 2 tsps of Nutella.

4 Place four bun tops into egg mixture. Stand for 30 seconds to soak. Place over Nutella. Close lid. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining hot cross buns, egg mixture and Nutella.

5 Serve warm pies with extra Nutella.

TIP Pies can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave on High (100%) for 30 seconds until warm.

Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake

SERVES 10

PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS