This is the Coles Limited Edition Hot Cross Buns Doritos Inspired Cheesy Jalapeño. Each pack contained four buns, each measuring approximately 6 × 6 × 6 cm. They presented with an orange-brown crumb, a contrasting orange and white cross, and clearly visible inclusions: 7% shredded Parmesan cheese, 4.5% Doritos-inspired seasoning, 4% diced jalapeños, 1.5% shredded tasty cheese, and tomato granules.
After heating in the microwave (20 seconds for one bun or 30 seconds for two), the cross developed its familiar chew, with a mild tang from the tomato granules. This created a distinct textural contrast against the softened bun. The crumb itself was notably tender and moist, carrying an umami-forward, savoury profile that strongly recalled pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), although with a noticeably softer and more yielding structure. The combined jalapeño heat and tomato savouriness also evoked the flavour of a reheated deep-dish pizza base straight from the fridge. It was indulgent and faintly unhealthy in character, but unmistakably enjoyable.
Overall, this was a novelty hot cross bun that leaned decisively into savoury territory and succeeded through comfort-food appeal.
This Coles Limited Edition Hot Cross Buns Doritos Cheesy Jalapeno contained 320 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.