Every year, Australians find themselves in the middle of the nation’s most delicious dilemmas - when is too early for hot cross buns? As soon as the first packs appear in supermarket aisles on Boxing Day, the country divides into two camps: the die-hards who’d happily enjoy them all year round, and the purists who believe they should stay firmly in their Easter lane.

Well fret no more, this year Amazon Australia is calling time on the hot cross bun debate - serving up a festive peace offering that’s set to please all. Introducing the Hot Chriss Pud - a bold new dessert mash-up giving this much-loved treat an official seat at the Christmas table, without the controversy.

Hot Chriss Pud on a festive table surrounded by Easter and Christmas decor

Co-created with former Masterchef contestant Declan Cleary and lovingly handcrafted by Victorian small business Pud For All Seasons, the limited-edition pudding gives a cheeky nod to both celebrations, blending its sweet dried fruits, warm spices, and hint of citrus from a classic hot cross bun into a rich Christmas pudding, topped with the iconic cross.

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“Australians love to have a laugh, or a moan, about how early hot cross buns appear each year, so I thought why not embrace it? The Amazon Hot Chriss Pud is the ultimate holiday truce. As an avid hot cross connoisseur, I have always dreamt of finding a way to bring those rich flavours to our plates earlier. The Hot Chriss Pud delivers on this challenge. It's festive, it's fun, and it's an instant conversation starter at lunch” said Declan Cleary, MasterChef icon and co-creator of the Hot Chriss Pud.

Now in its third year of reinventing the Christmas pudding - following the ‘Amazon Aussie Christmas Pudding’ and ‘Amazon Everything Pud’- Amazon is celebrating our nation’s festive quirks. The Hot Chriss Pud is a true all-rounder: it can be served as a main dessert with custard or brandy butter, or, thanks to its signature spiced fruit flavours, take center stage on a cheeseboard.

Hot Chriss Pud in branded packaging

The Hot Chriss Pud will be available from 18 November on Amazon Australia with the launch of its Black Friday Sale event, which will run for 14 days from 00:01 AEDT, 18 November to 11:59 AEDT, 1 December. Shoppers can explore hundreds of thousands of discounted products across all categories, from electronics and toys to beauty, homewares, and everyday essentials, and of course, Christmas puddings.

The limited-edition Amazon Hot Chriss Pud will be available exclusively on Amazon.com.au for $10 during the Black Friday Sale. Click here to add it to your Wish List, so you can snap it up before it sells out! Prime members enjoy free delivery, and new customers can unlock a 30-day free trial at amazon.com.au/prime for fast, free delivery and year-round perks.

Get ready to kick off holiday prep - and sneak a cheeky taste of Easter early.