INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons soft butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 1/2 cup cream
• 4 hot cross buns , split in half (flatten slightly, using the palms of your hands)
• Vanilla ice cream, half a cup of fresh berries and maple syrup, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the butter with half the ground cinnamon and spread on halved hot cross buns.
2. Beat together the eggs, cream and remaining cinnamon.
3. Sandwich 2 slices of hot cross bun together ( that has been spread with the cinnamon butter) and repeat with the remaining halved hot cross bun slices.
4. Dip the sandwiched hot cross bun in the egg mixture and leave to soak for a few seconds.
5. Heat a good knob of butter in a frying pan until foaming. Cook the hot cross buns for 1-2 mins each side until light golden (you may need to do this in two batches). Press down on them as you cook.
6. Serve each portion topped with a scoop of ice cream, spoonful of berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like. Or stack your slices for a more dramatic presentation.