SHOPPERS are thrilled after Aldi has stocked its shelves with a dupe of a much-loved Christmas treat from Greggs.
The bakery chain’s new festive menu left fans thrilled when it confirmed the return of a firm favourite – the Festive Bake.
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But, rather than queue outside the bakery waiting to snag one, many are turning to their local Aldi.
The German-based retailer is offering a dupe of the Greggs Festive Bake for a fraction of the cost.
The Crestwood Festive Bakes found in the freezer section from November 27 are made with chicken, beechwood smoked bacon and cranberries.
They come with a sage and onion sauce which is all wrapped in puff pastry with a parsley and breadcrumb topping.
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“Look What’s Back In Aldi!” one excited shopper exclaimed on Facebook after snagging the product early.
“If you see these clear the shelf,” one person said in the comments, tagging a friend.
“They are just as delicious as usual too!!” another said.
For a pack of two weighing 154 grams each, Aldi shoppers can scoop the Greggs dupe for just £1.75, saving them 56% compared to Greggs.
However, before shoppers go “clearing the shelves,” at Aldi there is a maximum number of boxes you can buy in one go.
To be able to spread as much festive joy as possible, there is a maximum purchase quantity of 10 boxes.
Just one Greggs Festive Bake is £2 or can be part of a savoury and hot drink deal for a total of £2.85.
The puff pastry bake is filled with pieces of chicken breast, sage and onion stuffing, Sweetcure bacon and a creamy sage and cranberry sauce.
Like the Aldi dupe, the Greggs version is also topped with breadcrumbs.
GREGGS FESTIVE FOOD
There is also a vegan option for those who are on plant-based diets which is made with vegan puff pastry, Quorn pieces, sage and onion stuffing balls, vegan bacon and cranberry and red onion sauce.
GREGGS FESTIVE MENU
GREGGS has unveiled its highly anticipated festive menu and the exact date it lands in shops.
Here’s the full list of menu items being added nationwide and the date they will be landing on menus.
- Festive Bake – from £2.00 or as part of the savoury bake deal from £2.85 (458 Calories) – November 7
- Vegan Festive Bake (New and improved Recipe) – £2.00 or as part of the savoury bake deal from £2.85 (412 calories) – November 8
- Christmas Lunch Baguette – from £3.80 or as part of the hot sandwich deal with wedges and any drink, from £4.95 (544 calories) – available now
- Festive Flatbread – from £3.50 or as part of the hot sandwich deal with wedges and any drink, from £4.95 (395 calories) – available now
- Gingerbread Latte – from £2.50 (204 calories) – November 7
- Iced Gingerbread Latte -from £3 (165 calories) – November 7
- Gingerbread Flat White – from £2.50 (124 calories) – November 7
- Mint Mocha – from £2.60 (293 calories) – November 7
- Mint Hot Chocolate – from £2.60 (278 calories) – November 7
- Toffee Fudge Muffin – from £1.50 or as part of the sweet deal with a regular hot drink from £2.85 (367 calories) – November 7
- Chocolate and Hazelnut Flavour Doughnut – from £1.35 or as part of the sweet deal with a regular hot drink from £2.85 (331 calories) – November 7
- Christmas Mini Caramel Shortbread – from £2.15 (95 Calories per shortbread) – available now
This is also just £2 or can be part of the same meal deal detailed above.
But, Aldi is also selling its Plant Menu Festive Bakes fir £1.19 for two made with vegan pastry, seasoned soya protein, sweetened dried cranberries and a sage and onion stuffing.
These are 70% cheaper than the Greggs version.
The North East-based bakery released its Christmas menu in bakeries on November 7.
For the first time ever, Greggs launched a Christmas advert to highlight its seasonal offerings.
The cosy ad features none other than celebrity chef Nigella Lawson who was seen devouring a number of the seasonal bakes and drinks on offer from the bakery.
She described the festive bake as a “rapturous riot of flavour” with a “succulent filling”.
The advert parodies Nigella’s famed use of superlatives, which viewers of her popular cooking shows will be familiar with.
Greggs fans can also look forward to mince pies, gingerbread lattes, Christmas baguettes, festive flatbreads and much more.
A second menu launch will be revealed later this month, the chain has confirmed so keep your eyes peeled.
OTHER CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
As more and more retailers announce their Christmas menus and products, shoppers will be spoilt for choice.
At Aldi, there are three limited edition festive crisps which are flavoured: Beef Wellington, Turkey and Stuffing, and Pigs in Blankets.
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Shoppers can also bag Bailey’s dupe, the Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur for just £7.99.
Others will be rushing to M&S to get their hands on the Christmas version of Colin the Caterpillar.
The Sleigh Ride Colin the Caterpillar features “Colin as you’ve never seen him before,” M&S claims.
With 46% more chocolate than the traditional caterpillar cake, Colin is getting into the spirit of Christmas, oozing both joy and indulgence.
Festive Colin wears a red Santa hat and is pulling a present-filled sleigh with candy canes and white and milk chocolate gifts.
But, once again, Aldi is offering shoppers a dupe with their own festive Cuthbert the Caterpillar which will be available from November 24.
Unlike Colin, Cuthbert Christmas is not in a sleigh, but wearing a Santa hat, a green bow tie and has white chocolate stars down his back.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
