These festive Nutella Hot Cross Bun Pies will delight your Easter guests

Split hot cross buns horizontally in half. Using a rolling pin, roll bases to a 5mm thickness (about 7cm diameter). Reserve tops.

Preheat a 4-hole (1/3-cup capacity) pie maker and lightly spray with oil.

Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl.

Place four hot cross bun bases into egg mixture. Stand for 30 seconds to soak. Place soaked bun bases into pie maker holes. Fill each with 2 tsps of Nutella.

Place four bun tops into egg mixture. Stand for 30 seconds to soak. Place over Nutella. Close lid. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining hot cross buns, egg mixture and Nutella.

Serve warm pies with extra Nutella.