If you want enough speculaas for several baking sessions, with some biscuits left over for the biscuit tin, a 600 g pack of bakers’ speculaas is a practical starting point. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 48 and approximately 48 portions respectively. Choose a smaller Biscoff or almond variety when its flavour is the right match for your recipe, and check the label on your chosen pack if you have any allergen or dietary requirements.
If you want to crumble biscuits for bases, layers or toppings and save some for the biscuit tin too, a larger pack makes planning easier. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 48 and approximately 48 portions respectively for their 600 g packs.
The variety you choose determines which ingredients and allergens you need to check. Albert Heijn describes its Bakkers speculaas as vegan and lactose-free, but also lists wheat and possible traces of almonds. Before baking, check the label on the exact pack you plan to use.
First, work out how many biscuits you need for your recipes and the biscuit tin. Then choose a flavour and check the label if you have any allergen or dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the weight in grams and, where listed, the number of biscuits or portions. | If I need crumbs for several recipes, I don’t want to run out after the first baking session. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Choose between standard bakers’ speculaas, Lotus Biscoff speculoos and almond speculaas to suit your recipe. | When a dessert has a distinctive flavour, I want the biscuits I choose to complement it. Around 25% of consumers say their preferred flavour is the main reason for their choice. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If someone sharing the food needs to avoid an allergen, I can’t rely on the brand name or information about another variety. For around 25% of consumers, whether a product is suitable for those eating it is their first consideration. |
| Storage after opening | Check the storage instructions and make sure you can seal the remaining biscuits properly. | If I have biscuits left for another baking session, I want to be able to store them in a sealed container. Around 25% of consumers prioritise storing an opened pack. |
Ingredients vary between varieties. For its Almond Speculaas, Jumbo lists almonds, egg, milk and wheat, among other ingredients. For its standard Bakkers Speculaas, Jumbo lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of almonds and nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought a different pack from the same brand before.
Lotus Biscoff speculoos has a caramelised flavour, while almond speculaas adds almond to the recipe. The result may be different from what you had in mind when using standard bakers’ speculaas.
Choose a variety with a flavour that suits your recipe, especially when the biscuits make up a large part of a base or topping.
If you won’t use all the biscuits at once, the opened pack needs to stay fresh enough for another baking session.
Store the remaining biscuits in a cool, dry place and seal the pack well, or use an airtight biscuit tin.
ALDI lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits. It’s a handy size for planning recipes and stocking the biscuit tin.
Albert Heijn lists AH Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack with 48 portions.
Jumbo lists a 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas for general use and a 400 g pack of Almond Speculaas for recipes that call for almond.
Lotus describes Biscoff biscuits as suitable for use in the kitchen. They’re particularly worth considering if you want to add their distinctive caramelised speculoos flavour to your baking.
These biscuits give you a range of options for home baking: bakers’ speculaas for a larger supply, smaller packs for desserts, and varieties for when you specifically want Biscoff or almond flavour. Compare the pack size with what you need for your recipes and the biscuit tin.
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The 600 g pack is a good choice if you’re planning several baking sessions and want biscuits left over for the tin. Seal the pack well after opening, and check the label if you have any allergen requirements.
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This 450 g pack of bakers’ speculaas is a good option if you want less than you’d get in a 600 g pack. Seal it well after opening, and check the label if wheat or possible traces of nuts are relevant to you.
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This 300 g pack of speculaas biscuits is a good choice for adding a finishing touch to a dessert. It’s smaller than a 600 g pack if you need biscuits for several crumb bases as well as the biscuit tin. Check the label if you have any allergies.
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Choose these biscuits when you want to add the distinctive Biscoff flavour to a base or dessert. The pack contains 250 g, making it smaller than the 600 g packs mentioned above. Check the label if you have any allergies.
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This 400 g pack of almond speculaas is a good choice when you specifically want an almond flavour in your dessert. Information about soya in relation to this product varies, so check the full allergen information on the pack before buying or using it.
A 600 g pack is a practical starting point if you’re buying for several baking sessions and the biscuit tin. How much you have left will depend on your recipes. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g Biscotto pack, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 48 and approximately 48 portions respectively for their 600 g packs.
Yes, check the allergen information on the exact pack before using the speculaas. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Standard bakers’ speculaas and almond speculaas may have different ingredients.
No, a baking mix isn’t a direct substitute for ready-made biscuits that have been crumbled. According to Jumbo’s product information, the Koopmans mix mentioned needs to be made into dough with butter and thoroughly heated.
Only if you adapt the recipe to use a spreadable ingredient. Joybuy describes Lotus Biscoff spread as suitable for baking, but spread won’t directly replace the texture of dry biscuit crumbs.
