Home bakers who want to keep a stock in
If you make cake bases or desserts at different times, the total weight matters more than simply the number of individual packs. Compare what your recipes call for with the amount in each pack.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Home bakers who also share biscuits
If you use some biscuits in a recipe and want to pack the rest in lunchboxes or serve them with a cuppa, individual portions can save you from opening all the biscuits at once.
Tiramisu makers who need a gluten-free option
For a dessert layer, look for sponge fingers explicitly labelled gluten-free. Also check the other ingredients in your recipe and the current label on the sponge fingers.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out what shape and quantity of biscuit your recipe calls for. Then check whether the inner packaging also suits what you plan to do with any biscuits left over.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who should consider this? |
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| Quantity for your recipe | Compare the biscuit weight your recipe calls for with the total pack weight and the number of rolls or bags. A Lotus Biscoff cheesecake recipe uses 250 g of biscuits for the base; other recipes may call for a different amount. | If I bake more than once, I don’t want to run short of biscuits halfway through a recipe. Having enough for a recipe is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Portions to share | Count how many biscuits are in each inner pack. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as ten bags, each containing two biscuits. | I want to be able to pack biscuits to take with me without opening the whole pack at once. Individual portions are estimated to be the main consideration for 29% of consumers. |
| Using up your stock | Check how many packs you’ll need to open individually and how many you’re likely to use. ALDI lists María biscuits as four 200 g rolls. | If I only bake occasionally, I don’t want to open a large quantity for one small dessert. Using up the stock matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label on the product you’re buying. For gluten-free baking, check both the explicit gluten-free claim and the other ingredients in your recipe. | When making a dessert for someone with a dietary requirement, I need to check first that all the ingredients are suitable. This is estimated to be the main purchasing concern for 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is a large pack for baking
Lots of small bags make it easy to share biscuits, but that doesn’t necessarily tell you how much you’ll have for a biscuit base.
Note the biscuit weight in your recipe and compare it with the total weight of the pack.
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Assuming all biscuits are interchangeable in a dessert
A biscuit for a crumb base and a sponge finger for a dessert layer serve different purposes. The amount you need also depends on the recipe.
Start by choosing the type of biscuit your recipe calls for, then check how many packs you’ll need.
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Relying only on online allergen information
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so an earlier product listing is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you buy.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, especially if someone has a specific food allergy or intolerance.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Worth considering if you’re looking for speculoos biscuits to use partly in a recipe and partly to share.
- Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as ten bags, each containing two biscuits. A Lotus Biscoff recipe uses 250 g of biscuits for a cheesecake base.
- The individual portions and the recipe serve different purposes, so check how much you need. Jumbo lists wheat and soya in the XL 2P x 10 pack.
Biscotto
ALDI offers several types of biscuits under this own-brand label, including sponge fingers and digestive biscuits.
- The range shown includes 400 g sponge fingers, so you can start by choosing the shape that suits your recipe.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and pack size on the packaging of the product you choose.
Schär
Schär Savaoiardi is an option if you’re looking for sponge fingers explicitly labelled gluten-free for a dessert layer.
- Albert Heijn describes Schär Savaoiardi as gluten-free sponge fingers for tiramisu.
- The 200 g pack isn’t a large multipack. The product information lists egg, so check the current label and the rest of your recipe.
Sondey
Lidl offers different biscuits and cookies under the Sondey brand, so choose by product type rather than brand alone.
- One variety shown by Lidl, Choco biscuits melk, comes in a 125 g pack.
- For each variety, check that the shape, quantity and label suit your recipe and any allergen requirements.
Related products on Joybuy
This Oreo multipack may suit you if you want to spread biscuits across several baking or serving occasions. For a specific baking recipe, check that filled sandwich biscuits are the type you need.
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Oreo Original 10 × 66 g
An option if you want to portion the biscuits out for different occasions; if you’re using them for baking, check they’re suitable for your recipe.
The product name lists ten 66 g packs. The product information lists wheat and soya, and says it may contain milk; check the current label for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
How many biscuits do I need for a cheesecake base?
Use the quantity in your own recipe as a guide. A Lotus Biscoff cheesecake recipe uses 250 g of Biscoff biscuits and 85 g of butter for the base; these quantities aren’t a general rule for other bases.
When are individually wrapped biscuits useful?
Individual portions are handy if you want to pack or share biscuits without opening them all at once. If you’re baking, also compare the total weight: having lots of bags doesn’t automatically mean you’ll have enough biscuits for a base.
Which sponge fingers can I choose for gluten-free tiramisu?
Choose sponge fingers explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current label. Albert Heijn describes Schär Savaoiardi as gluten-free sponge fingers for tiramisu; the product information also lists egg. Check the other ingredients in your recipe too.
Do I need to check allergens again if I buy the same product?
Yes, check the label on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods; ingredients and product information may have changed since your last purchase.