This is the Aldi Bakers Life Hot Cross Buns Banoffee. Each pack contained four buns, each finished with a browned top and a yellow cross, with inclusions of white chocolate chips (11%), caramel-flavoured chocolate chips (11%), and banana purée (8%).

On tasting, the buns shared the same soft, tender crumb seen across the range. An immediate aroma of banana and caramel emerged, reminiscent of banana-and-chocolate confectionery from childhood, and this translated clearly onto the palate. Sweetness was more pronounced than in the fruit-based flavours, though it remained controlled rather than cloying. When reheated, the chocolate inclusions softened readily, creating pockets of melted sweetness and a notably plush mouthfeel. While the banana flavour was present, it came across primarily as an integrated sweetness rather than a distinct fruit note, with little in the way of textural contrast or fresh fruit character.

Overall, this was an indulgent and playful variation that was enjoyable to try once, but lacked the balance or definition needed to justify repeat purchases.

This Aldi Bakers Life Hot Cross Buns Banoffee contained 300 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.