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Digestive Biscuits

N/A (processed food) Biscuit, Baked Good

Digestive Biscuits Biscuit, Baked Good

At a Glance

  • Category Biscuit, Baked Good

The Forktionary Angle

"Classic, Versatile Tea Biscuit"

Definition

A semi-sweet biscuit, traditionally containing baking soda and wholemeal wheat flour, known for its crumbly texture and mild flavor, originating from the UK.

Consumption Per Capita (UK, Annually) Approx. 70 Biscuits
Fiber Content (per biscuit) Approx. 1g
Shelf Life (unopened package) 6-9 Months

Flavor Profile

The primary flavor notes for Digestive Biscuits are:

Mildly Sweet Wheaty Slightly Malty

Chef’s Secret

Crush digestive biscuits, mix with melted butter, and press firmly into a pan for an instant, perfectly sturdy cheesecake or pie base.

Best Substitutes

Graham Crackers

Ratio 1:1

Shortbread Biscuits

texture differs
Ratio 1:1

Hobnobs

Ratio 1:1

Buying Guide

Standard packaging, check expiration date. Look for wholemeal varieties for traditional flavor.

Culinary Pairings

Tea coffee cheese chocolate fruit jam yogurt milk

Recipes Using Digestive Biscuits

3 Minute Apple Crumble image
Number Of Servings Easy Snacks Time To Make

3 Minute Apple Crumble

Satisfy your sweet tooth in just 3 minutes with this ridiculously easy microwave apple crumble! Perfect for a quick snack or dessert when you're craving something warm and comforting, but don't have a lot of time. It's not quite like a traditional oven-baked crumble, but the speed and delicious cinnamon-apple flavor make it a winner.

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Ber Quick Banoffee Pudding Dessert image
For 1 Or 2 Desserts Occasion Puddings And Mousses

Ber Quick Banoffee Pudding Dessert

Satisfy your sweet tooth in just 20 minutes with this ridiculously easy Banoffee Pudding! Perfect for a cozy night in, this single-serving dessert is quick, delicious, and easily scaled for the whole family. Imagine creamy caramel, buttery biscuits, and sweet bananas – all layered into a dreamy dessert that's way too good to be this simple. Skip the fuss and dive into this delightful treat!

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Course Occasion Desserts Peaches

Baked Peaches With Pistachio Nuts

Indulge in the sweet and nutty flavors of this irresistible Baked Peaches with Pistachio recipe, inspired by Rena Salaman's "Healthy Mediterranean Cooking." Perfectly baked peaches are filled with a fragrant pistachio and almond paste, then bathed in a warm honey-citrus syrup. A simple yet elegant dessert (or breakfast!) that's both healthy and incredibly delicious. Perfect for a summer evening or a special occasion.

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