McVitie’s Digestive Biscuits 315g

Digestive Biscuits

McVitie’s Digestive Biscuits 315g are a British biscuit tin classic, loved for their gently sweet, wheaty flavour and satisfyingly crisp, crumbly texture. Instantly recognisable, these original digestives are just as good dunked into a cup of tea as they are enjoyed straight from the packet.

Beyond the biscuit tin, McVitie’s Digestives are a brilliantly useful ingredient for baking and desserts. Crush them into fine crumbs for a classic cheesecake biscuit base, layer them into no-bake desserts or use them to add crunch to chocolate tiffin and rocky road. Their balanced flavour pairs particularly well with dark chocolate, caramel, fresh berries, lemon and creamy desserts.

Key Features:

• 315g pack of McVitie’s Original Digestives.
• Made by McVitie’s, a familiar British biscuit brand with a history dating back to the 19th century.
• Handy packet size for keeping in the cupboard or using in dessert preparation.
• Easy to crush by hand or blitz in a food processor when preparing biscuit crumbs.
• A versatile choice for afternoon tea, coffee breaks and sharing platters.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Make a classic baked vanilla cheesecake with a buttery McVitie’s Digestive biscuit base and finish with fresh raspberries.
• Create an easy chocolate tiffin by combining crushed Digestives with melted chocolate, golden syrup and your favourite dried fruit before chilling until firm.
• Layer crushed Digestive biscuits with lemon curd and mascarpone cream in individual glasses for a quick lemon cheesecake dessert.
• Sandwich two Digestive biscuits together with peanut butter, dip one half in melted dark chocolate and leave to set for an easy afternoon treat.

Why are Digestive biscuits called Digestives?

The name dates back to the 19th century, when digestive biscuits were developed using bicarbonate of soda and were associated with ideas about digestion at the time. Despite the name, modern Digestives are simply enjoyed as biscuits rather than being sold as a digestive aid.

When were McVitie’s Digestive biscuits first made?

McVitie’s Original Digestives were first created in 1892. Their long history has helped make the distinctive round biscuit one of the best-known varieties in the British biscuit aisle.

How many Digestive biscuits do I need for a cheesecake base?

The amount depends on the size of your tin and how thick you like the base. For a typical 20cm cheesecake, around 200–250g of Digestive biscuits usually provides enough crumbs for a substantial base when combined with melted butter.

Ingredients: 

Flour (55%) (WHEAT Flour, Calcium, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Palm Oil (Certified Sustainable), Wholemeal WHEAT Flour (15%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt

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