Who is each pack format for?

Hosts serving a group

If several people will have biscuits with coffee, distinguish separate packets from one packet opened for the table. Tesco lists five 150g packets, while the ASDA 400g and McVitie’s Tasties 300g products are sharing packets.

Hosts saving unopened portions

Opening one portion at a time may suit a smaller gathering or leave some packs unopened for later. ASDA lists Schär Custard Creams as five 25g packs containing two biscuits each.

Hosts accommodating a gluten-free guest

Schär describes its custard creams as gluten-free and wheat-free; the listed conventional ASDA custard creams contain wheat and milk. Ask about the guest’s requirements and check the packet you receive before serving.

What should you check before buying?

Start with how many biscuits you expect to put out, then decide whether separate packs will be useful for anything left over.

Priority What to check Your needs
Serving amount Compare total weight with inner-pack count and size. Tesco lists 5 × 150g packets; ASDA lists Schär as five 25g packs with two biscuits each. A 300g or 400g sharing packet is one opened packet. I’m putting biscuits out for several friends, so the number I can serve matters more than the words “multi-pack”.
Guest requirements Read the delivered pack’s ingredients and allergen information. The listed ASDA and McVitie’s recipes contain wheat and milk; Schär labels its custard creams gluten-free and wheat-free. One guest may need a particular ingredient restriction checked before I serve anything.
Biscuit choice Check the exact recipe and serving information rather than assuming the packets are interchangeable. M&S describes its 165g Extra Cream product as having more vanilla cream; ASDA lists 3.4g total sugars per biscuit for its 400g custard creams. I want to choose between a conventional custard cream and an extra-cream variation, or compare the labelled serving information.
Leftovers Consider whether you can leave some inner packs unopened. For opened conventional packets, follow the storage directions: Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury’s specify an airtight container after opening. If only a few biscuits go on the plate, I’d rather keep the rest as the pack directs.
Pack availability Check that the format you intend to buy can be ordered before planning servings around it. Tesco’s listed 5 × 150g pack is marked out of stock. I need a workable packet choice for the gathering, not just a serving plan based on a listing.

Common pack-choice mistakes

  • Assuming every biscuit in a multi-pack is wrapped separately

    Tesco’s 750g listing consists of five 150g packets. Schär’s 125g listing consists of five smaller packs, with two biscuits in each. Both have five inner packs, but they suit different serving amounts.

    Check the inner-pack count and weight, plus the biscuit count per portion where it is stated.

  • Choosing by name instead of checking allergens

    The listed conventional ASDA and McVitie’s biscuits contain wheat and milk, whereas Schär makes specific gluten-free and wheat-free claims. The brand name alone cannot establish suitability for an individual guest.

    Ask guests about their requirements and read the ingredient and allergen information on the packet you receive.

  • Planning around a pack that cannot be ordered

    Tesco’s listing for five 150g packets is marked out of stock. Separate single packets would be a different purchasing arrangement, not the same listed multi-pack.

    Check availability before deciding how many packets you will open for the gathering.

Brand and product-line references

Tesco

Tesco lists conventional custard creams in a 5 × 150g format and a separate 400g sharing packet.

  • The five-packet format lets a host open packets separately.
  • The 5 × 150g listing is marked out of stock. The listed conventional recipe contains wheat and milk.

Schär

ASDA lists Schär Custard Creams as five 25g packs, each containing two biscuits; Schär describes the product as gluten-free, wheat-free and vegan.

  • The individual packs make the portion count clear.
  • The total is 125g, so check whether five portions are enough and whether the delivered pack meets each guest’s requirements.

ASDA

ASDA lists its own-label custard creams in a 400g sharing packet with a vanilla-flavour filling.

  • The listing gives nutrition information per biscuit, including 3.4g total sugars.
  • This is a sharing packet rather than separately packed portions; the listed recipe contains wheat and milk.

McVitie’s

Iceland Foods lists McVitie’s Tasties Custard Cream Biscuits in a 300g packet.

  • It is a conventional packet for serving biscuits together.
  • The listed ingredients contain wheat and milk, and the 300g listing does not establish separate inner packs.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s lists a 200g packet of its own-label custard creams.

  • Its product page gives a direction to use an airtight container after opening.
  • The listed 200g product is a packet, not an identified portion pack or multi-pack.

M&S

M&S lists Extra Cream Custard Creams as a 165g variation and describes them as containing more vanilla cream.

  • The listing identifies a distinct extra-cream recipe and gives 40.2g sugars per 100g for this product.
  • The 165g product is not identified as a multi-pack.

Joybuy product options

These options cover portion-packed Schär custard cream biscuits and an Orion custard-filled cake in small packs. The cake is an alternative for serving with coffee, not a custard cream biscuit.

Schär Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g

Schär Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g

For a small gathering where separate biscuit portions are useful. ASDA lists this 125g product as five 25g packs with two biscuits each; Schär describes its custard creams as gluten-free and wheat-free. Check the delivered packet against your guest’s requirements.

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Orion Custard Pie 138g, six small packs

Orion Custard Pie 138g, six small packs

Six small packs offer a different way to serve something custard-filled with coffee. This is a soft sponge cake, not a custard cream biscuit. Its product information lists wheat, eggs and milk; check the packet before serving guests with ingredient restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a custard cream multi-pack wrap every biscuit separately?

No. Tesco lists five 150g inner packets, while ASDA lists Schär’s five 25g packs as containing two biscuits each. Check the size and contents of each inner pack rather than relying on “multi-pack” alone.

How should I store custard creams left after coffee?

Follow the directions on the packet you receive. Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury’s direct shoppers to keep their listed biscuits in a cool, dry place and use an airtight container once opened; separate unopened packs need not all be opened for one gathering.

Do custard creams need preparing before I serve them?

The listed custard creams can be put out as biscuits without cooking. Serve the amount you want and follow that packet’s storage directions for anything left over.

What should I check for a guest with an allergy?

Check the actual packet’s ingredients against the guest’s requirements before serving. The listed conventional ASDA custard creams contain wheat and milk; GOV.UK guidance says that specified allergens present as ingredients in prepacked food must be clearly labelled in its ingredients list.