Review- Tesco NEW Millionaire's Shortbread Spread

Last year, Tesco Orchard asked its members to get their thinking caps on and come up with a new flavour of Biscuit Spread to take its place on the shelf, next to the already established, Bourbon and Custard Cream jars. Jammy Dodger was my suggestion which word has it, might be in the pipeline but for now we will have to make do with this NEW Millionaire's Shortbread Spread!

The 400g jar of caramel flavour and chocolate flavour butter biscuit swirl spread cost £1.99. Hazelnuts also make an appearance in the ingredients list which is always a winner in my book!

Nothing extraordinary struck me about the scent upon unscrewing the lid - It smelt like every other chocolate spread which wasn't particularly reassuring considering I was expecting to be in caramel heaven. Texture wise is was thick and silky smooth, making it very easy to spread although I did just eat it as is, by the spoonful! The Millionaire's Shortbread flavour was spot on in being very rich and full of cocoa flavour whilst having a strong yet sweet caramel taste which matched the chocolate perfectly - Not a smidgen of hazelnut but still absolutely divine!

Without a doubt, this is my favourite of the 3, Biscuit Spreads that Tesco have to offer - I am in actual awe! If you are a fan of Millionaire's Shortbread, I can see this going down a treat.. If not, you best stay clear as it is very rich and could easily be branded as sickly. I can't wait to see what other flavours the store comes out with.. Preferably Jammy Dodger and preferably soon please! Its a 4 out of 5 from me.

Review- Tesco Finest Belgian Chocolate & Valencia Orange Melting Middle Puddings

As a Tesco Orchard Member, I was recently invited to join the Finest Chilled and Frozen Dessert Programme and received a £3 off voucher to spend on my desired pud. I opted for these Belgian Chocolate & Valencia Orange Melting Middle Puddings which didn't cost me a penny as they were exactly £3! 

Moist, all butter Belgian chocolate sponges with a rich, intense centre of smooth chocolate and tangy Valencia orange sauce, finished with a drizzle of Belgian chocolate and sweet candied orange slice. 

I microwaved my little pudding for the exact 30 second duration it suggested on the box. It turned out perfectly - Delicious smelling with a warm, gooey molten centre. The sauce on its own tasted very zesty and was similar to an actual Terry's Chocolate Orange but bizarrely, when eaten with the cake, it tasted of nothing! Although it was moist and squidgy, the sponge totally overpowered/washed out all the orange flavour which resulted in it being like every other, generic microwavable Chocolate Pudding. It also had quite a greasy feel to it and was a bit claggy, in the mouth. The topping was about the only good part but even then, it was hardly anything to get excited about.. It's only candied orange! 

Overall, these Finest Belgian Chocolate & Valencia Orange Melting Middle Puddings are almost as pointless as the length of their name! The flavour is miles away from the luxurious description on the box - Rich? No. Intense? No. Tangy? NO. Perhaps I just made the wrong choice in what to spend my voucher on but considering it was from the Finest range, you do expect a quality pud, no matter which you pick. It may have been free by its a 1 out of 5 from me! 

If you would like to sign up for Tesco Orchard and potentially get free disastrous desserts then check them out at https://orchard.tesco.com, for more details.