This is the Aldi Bakers Life Hot Cross Buns Rocky Road. Each pack contained four buns, each with a browned top, a pink cross, and generous inclusions of milk and white chocolate chips, raspberry-flavoured fudge pieces, and toasted coconut flakes.

On tasting, the buns shared the same soft, tender texture as the Apple & Cinnamon version, though the flavour impact was less immediate. There was a clear chocolate note through the dough, with the chocolate chips creating pockets of melted richness. The white chocolate chips visually stood in for the marshmallow element typical of rocky road, but did not translate clearly on the palate as marshmallow-like. The raspberry fudge pieces contributed bursts of bright fruitiness with a light tart edge, while the toasted coconut flakes added crunch and a mild nuttiness. Overall, the bun leaned indulgent, but lacked the cohesion and balance of the Apple & Cinnamon version.

Overall, an interesting and indulgent variation that was enjoyable to try, but not compelling enough to seek out again.

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