New speculaas products at Albert Heijn: do you know them yet?
Why do we love speculaas so much? The answer is simple: the aroma, the spices, the taste – and yes, for many people, the cozy winter atmosphere also plays a role. For many people, speculaas is the quintessential flavor of the holiday season. It has something warm, something nostalgic. It is a flavor that brightens up winter days. Albert Heijn is tapping into this with three new speculaas products that you definitely want to try if you love speculaas. From muffins to cookies and even picolientjes, these spiced treats are perfect for this time of year.
For years, I worked in a bakery on Saturdays. The best time of year? Winter! Because that was when fresh speculaas products were made. A filled speculaas log straight from the oven… that aroma! That taste! I still sometimes dream about it.
If you fancy speculaas but don’t have a fresh bakery nearby, you can satisfy your speculaas craving at Albert Heijn with the three new winter treats.
1. AH Luxe filled speculaas muffin: the best of both worlds
What do you get when you combine speculaas and a muffin? Exactly: a heavenly AH Luxe filled speculaas muffin. It really is the best of both worlds: the soft, airy texture of a muffin combined with speculaas and a creamy almond paste filling. Ideal for cold days, or actually all year round if you ask us. For 3.38 euros, you get two.
2. AH Speculaas picolientje: a little indulgence in a bag
AH Speculaas picolientje is the perfect snack when you want something small but oh-so-delicious. This speculaas picolientje combines the rich spices of speculaas with a soft bite, making it not only delicious but also very easy to pop into your mouth. The bag contains 5 pieces and costs 3.25 euros.
3. AH Speculaas caramel cookie: spiced cookie with a surprising filling
For cookie lovers who can never have enough sweetness. And yes, when things get sweeter than sweet, caramel comes into play. This filled speculaas cookie has a caramel filling that is guaranteed to make you bounce off the walls. And yes, spiced speculaas and soft, sweet caramel are a perfect combination. For 3.30 euros, you get two speculaas cookies, so share them around, because after one cookie you’ll be all set for a while in terms of your sugar rush.
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