M&S shoppers ‘not buying’ returning dessert after spotting price tag
Marks and Spencer fans are ecstatic after spotting the return of much-loved dessert classic – but they’re reeling over its premium price tag.
Established in 1884, Marks and Spencer continues to be a bastion of quality on the British high street, offering a diverse array of products that span various departments.
Shoppers have a treasure trove to choose from when shopping with Marks and Spencer, with stylish clothing, an assorted selection of homeware, and a host of food and drink options from M&S’s own brand, all available to peruse.
Keeping pace with its rivals, M&S embraces social media to engage with its customer base, regularly updating them with the latest product launches and new arrivals. The storied retailer manages several avidly followed Instagram accounts dedicated to different product lines.
Recently, New Foods UK – a popular food and snack account – took to Instagram to showcase the return of Marks and Spencer’s eagerly anticipated Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle.
Amassing a following exceeding 372,000, New Foods UK garners attention for posting the latest culinary finds from supermarkets and various outlets across Britain.
Whenever New Foods UK highlights a new treat, food enthusiasts are quick to share their verdicts. The revelation of M&S’s trifle was no exception and sparked quite the conversation online.
Alongside a composite image showing the trifle from multiple angles, New Foods UK simply penned: “Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle is back at M&S!!” The Instagram post quickly amassed over 1,200 likes, with commenters keen to express their excitement – or their dismay – beneath the photo.
One customer said: “Delicious” while another praised the treat as “v special” and a third added: “The best!!!” Numerous shoppers tagged their friends to alert them to the indulgent find.
How much does Marks and Spencer’s Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle cost?
Marks and Spencer’s Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle is priced at £15. The store’s reimagining of this retro, quintessentially British dessert is described on its website as: “Two classic desserts combine in our epic Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle.
“Layers of rich toffee sauce, fresh whipped cream, luxurious vanilla custard and caramelised sponge are topped with sticky toffee sponge cubes, chocolate curls and butterscotch pieces.”
It’s suitable vegetarians as it doesn’t include gelatine, making it a rare find among its kind, though those with nut or peanut allergies will have to pass.
However, the price tag has caused some consternation among customers. One shopper shared: “I didn’t know it was £15. Got to the till with it today, scanned it and gave it back to the assistant. Absolutely not.”
Another said: “£15 though”, accompanied by a shocked face emoji, while a different customer echoed the sentiment: “Wasn’t paying £15 though.”
For those willing to splurge, the trifle is available online through Ocado, or can be hunted down at your local M&S store.