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Biscuits & Desserts
Tea time biscuits
An open packet of biscuits next to the teapot is part of the British scene. Start with McVitie's : Digestive, plain or chocolate; Rich Tea, drier and perfect for dipping; and oatmeal Hobnobs. Crawford's Custard Creams, Bourbon, and Garibaldi are the biscuits for office breaks and family afternoon teas. With coffee, Ginger Nuts add a touch of character. The whole selection is in the Biscuits aisle.
Puddings ready in two minutes
Aunty's and Mr Kipling puddings heat up in minutes in the microwave: sticky toffee , golden syrup, ginger, or spotted dick with raisins. Cadbury also makes two versions, chocolate and caramel. For Christmas, Tiptree Christmas pudding is served flambéed, with its brandy butter. See the Puddings section.
Custard and dessert creams
No pudding is complete without custard. Bird's powdered custard, made without eggs, is prepared with hot milk, just as Alfred Bird envisioned it in 1837. Ambrosia custard, made in Devon, is ready to pour, hot or cold. And Angel Delight , an instant whipping mousse, evokes childhood memories for generations of Britons. Custard and Angel Delight can be found in the Custards and Creams aisle, and for your homemade desserts, check out our English Baking section.
Biscuits and desserts nearing their best before date regularly appear in our anti-waste section, with discounts of up to 80%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
What are the essential English biscuits?
The British have their teatime classics: McVitie's Digestives and Hobnobs, Rich Tea, Custard Creams and Bourbon Creams, Crawford's Garibaldi, butter shortbread, and of course, Jaffa Cakes. Everyone has their favorite, and the debate will never be settled.
What is a digestive biscuit?
This is the quintessential English biscuit: made with wholemeal flour, lightly sweetened, with a crumbly texture. It originated in the 19th century, and its name comes from the idea that it aided digestion. It can be enjoyed plain, topped with chocolate or caramel, and also makes an excellent cheesecake base.
Is Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?
A very serious question across the Channel: it was even settled by a British court in 1991, which ruled that Jaffa Cake was indeed a cake. Its soft sponge hardens as it ages, like a cake, whereas a biscuit softens. Cake or biscuit, it remains delicious.
What is "dunking"?
It's the very British art of dipping a biscuit in a cup of tea. Rich Teas and Digestives are the champions of this technique. The secret: dip it just enough to soften the biscuit, without letting it fall into the cup.
What is an English pudding?
In the UK, "pudding" often refers to the dessert in general, but also to a family of soft cakes cooked by steaming or baking: sticky toffee pudding, spotted dick, Christmas pudding … They are served hot, ideally topped with custard.
What is custard?
This is the British version of custard, thicker and more vanilla-flavored. It's perfect with crumbles, puddings, and fruit tarts, served hot or cold. Bird's custard powder, invented in 1837 without eggs, remains the most famous today. Ambrosia offers it ready to serve.
What does anti-waste mean at Candy Dukes ?
At Candy Dukes , nothing goes to waste. Products nearing or past their best-before date are offered at reduced prices, up to 80% off. You get a great deal, and a perfectly good product doesn't end up in the bin. A small step for the planet, and a big treat for those with a sweet tooth.
What is the difference between a DDM and a DLC?
The "use by" date applies to fresh products, such as meat or dairy: once this date has passed, they should no longer be consumed. The "best before" date applies to grocery products: sweets, biscuits, teas, canned goods, sauces, etc. After this date, the product remains safe to eat. Only its quality may change slightly. To reduce food waste, we only offer products with a "best before" date, never with a "use by" date.