Everyone loves a tasty custard cream biscuit don’t they? So that’s exactly why we’ve put together an exclusive list of 6 unique custard cream gifts that absolutely every biscuit lover needs. Perfect for upcoming birthdays, heartfelt weddings, cosy housewarmings, or simply as a thoughtful little pick me up for a close friend.
I’m really hoping you’ve had the pleasure of indulging in a custard cream or several but just in case you’re wondering what all the hype is about. Custard creams are by far one of the UK’s most popular biscuits, along with the chocolatey bourbon, crunchy digestive, distinctive malted milk and a few others. This super tasty, vanillay treat has been a firm favourite for a very long time.
The unique, intricate design of the delicious bickie means it’s really easy to recognise, it would be really difficult to mistake it for another biscuit – even when it’s in a totally different form (you’ll get to see exactly what I mean as you get further down the post).
1. Custard Cream Biscuit Coasters
I’m always banging on about coasters making a lovely, affordable gift – they’re something absolutely everybody uses, super practical and you can definitely never have too many of them!
So with Brits being known for our love of a cup of tea and biscuits, it can’t come as a huge surprise that our wooden Custard Cream Coaster are incredibly popular in our shop. They’re a great, little gift for anyone who enjoys having a sit down with a nice cuppa and a bickie. They’re perfect for all ages – we’ve even had parents buying them for their young children’s favourite biscuit, in the hope of encouraging them to put their beaker of milk on a coaster rather than directly on the coffee table!
These custard cream coasters definitely add a fun and nostalgic touch to a tea or coffee break. If you’re looking for a gift that’s a little bit different for under £10, I would definitely recommend pairing a biscuit coaster with a packet of their favourite biscuits (maybe even splash out on a posh packet from Marks and Spencer or Waitrose).
As well as being ideal for birthdays, a housewarming or even as a gift to say thank you to a Teacher – I also think this custard cream gift would be an amazing new job gift, especially if they’re going to be starting a desk based job! It’ll add a little personality to their new workspace.
There are also five other biscuit coaster designs to choose from too: the chocolate bourbon, the nostalgic party ring, the simple rich tea, the playful jammy dodger and coconutty nice biscuit. So if you’re looking for a larger gift idea, maybe a set of 4 or 6 biscuit coasters would be better. If they’re obsessed with custard creams, you can choose to have them all in the one design or mix with some of the other classics to build your own unique set.
2. Biscuit A4 Print
Choosing artwork that matches a persons interests makes for a really personal and thoughtful gift. It’s ideal for any occasion, whether your looking for a present for a birthday, Christmas, anniversary or wedding. If you’re buying for someone who is particularly tricky to buy for, wall art is definitely the way to go – they may have to do a little rejig in their home but they’ll always be able to find a place for their new favourite print!
So adding to our list of custard cream gift ideas is this unique A4 sized wall art print by local illustrator and the creative force behind Nova & Me, Lauren Ward. All of her pretty artwork is created by hand using a pen and paintbrush – absolutely nothing is drawn digitally.
This lovely Biscuit Print makes a fab gift for the home – once it’s framed, it’s perfect for hanging up in the kitchen (maybe near the biscuit jar), dining room or near their favourite cosy spot where they usually enjoy their cuppa and a bickie.
It’ll definitely be a gift that keeps on giving, every time they look at it they’ll be reminded of you and the special occasion you brought the print for.
You’ll notice in the image below, that the custard cream is taking centre stage right at the top of this artwork print. Surrounded by lots of other popular biscuit choices like the Oreo, Shortcake, Digestive, Jam Sandwich, Malted Milk and lots more. This biscuit illustration is definitely a fun additional to a biscuit enthusiasts home!
3. Custard Cream Trinket Dish
Trinket Boxes are perfect for storing jewellery and other tiny keepsakes so if you’re looking for a custard cream gift that’s really useful and practical, then this super cute custard cream trinket dish is definitely a great present idea.
They’re a super fun way to store your small bits and bobs – I’d personally keep mine on my bedside cabinet so it’s handy at the end of the day when I take my earrings and rings off.
Each keepsake box is a one of a kind – they are all made by hand using the makers own original moulds, they’re then fired before finally being hand painted.
This custard cream trinket pot would make a really unusual and memorable gift for a custard cream fan and it’s definitely going to be something they have never seen before! It’s likely to give them a real sense of nostalgia, maybe even reminding them a specific childhood moment where they were indulging in a delicious custard cream.
I know some people absolutely love collecting trinket boxes (I’m more into collecting vintage perpetual calendars myself) but if trinket boxes are their thing, this could be a novel addition to their growing collection. And if they absolutely love it, which I’m pretty confident they will – you’ll have the next few special occasions sorted too as we have lots of other biscuits they adore as well.
4. Miniature Biscuit Chocolates
We already know everyone loves custard creams but chocolate is always a crowd pleaser too! By choosing unique, handcrafted chocolates rather than a generic box of chocolates it really shows that you’ve put a lot of effort into picking something extra special.
These teeny artisan chocolates disguised to look like classic British biscuits are always a talking point in the shop. I regularly overhear people picking them up and shouting over to their friends in disbelief that they can’t actually believe they’re made from chocolate – and not just any chocolate, it’s 100% Belgian chocolate (the good stuff!).
Each box of beautifully detailed biscuit chocolates contains five solid chocolates carefully handmade to look like some of your favourite bickies: the custard cream, bourbon, party ring, jammie ring and pink wafer. They’re made from a luxuriously rich and smooth Belgian milk and white chocolate.
These quirky novel chocolate are the perfect gift for any occasion – tasty chocolates are rarely a bad gift idea (unless they’re dieting, then maybe steer more towards one of the other custard cream gifts instead!).
If you’re looking for a fun and personal biscuit gift with a chocolatey twist then these miniature biscuit chocolates are exactly what you’re looking for.
5. Custard Cream Chopping Board
A chopping board is something that everyone needs, whether you’re buying a gift for someone that absolutely loves cooking or even if they’d just us it to prepare basic meals – it’s a long lasting and useful present.
This quirky wooden custard cream chopping board is a relatively new addition to our shop but has very quickly become one of our best seller!
As well as being an amazing gift idea for biscuit lovers, this chopping board is also a great custard cream gift idea for foodies or chefs. The board also very easily doubles up as a serving platter so it would also be a lovely present for anyone who loves entertaining.
A little extravagant maybe but I’d definitely be using this board when friends come over for a coffee. Definitely a more fun way of serving biscuits than just putting the packet on the coffee table!
Each chopping board is treated with a food safe oil, ready for them to start getting plenty of use out of it. Not only is this custard cream chopping board a really useful gift – it also makes a lovely decorative piece for the countertop in the kitchen. I’m sure I’m not alone in having practical things scattered around the house, that are purely there for decorative purposes (with clear instructions to the rest of the household that they are not to actually be used!): decorative chopping boards, tea towels, candles, the list could go on…
6. Double Biscuit Coasters
So I’ve already mentioned that coasters make an amazing gift but these double biscuit coasters are such a quirky twist on a typical coaster. New in for 2025, these double coasters are an absolute game changer for tea (or coffee!) breaks.
No more balancing custard creams on the edge of a mug or leaving a trail of crumbs everywhere – these unique double coasters have a spot just for your bickie. Absolutely genius, isn’t it?
You can choose from three different designs to best suit the person you’re buying a gift for. Whether they prefer a cup of tea or coffee with their biscuit or you can go for Mum’s cuppa if you’re buying a gift for mum.
They have a fun, colourful design with a glossy melamine that is super easy to clean. They really do make an unusual, little gift for a fellow biscuit lover. And as always, they’ve been made right here in the UK by a lovely family run business.
So the much loved Custard Cream biscuit has shown to be instantly recognisable in the form of chocolate, wood and pottery. They’re more than just a biscuit—they’re a nostalgic treat, a staple of tea breaks and a firm favourite in biscuit tins across the UK. That’s exactly why we’ve put together this exclusive list of six unique custard cream gifts that every biscuit lover will adore.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a wedding, a housewarming or simply looking for a thoughtful little pick me up for a friend, these quirky and unique present ideas make for the perfect surprise. From fun and practical items to keepsakes that celebrate this iconic biscuit, there’s something that every custard cream fan will love.
As you’ve explored our top custard cream gift picks, you’ll see exactly how this much loved biscuit has been transformed into quirky and unexpected forms proving that the love for custard creams extends far beyond just a tasty treat. So, if you or someone you know is a true biscuit enthusiast, then you’ll definitely have found some irresistible gift ideas!
