Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato, a longtime favorite in Italian gelaterias, has made its way into freezers in the USA with a Talenti twist. The sweet treat blends smooth chocolate gelato with 100% roasted Italian hazelnuts, decadent fudge sauce and crunchy chocolate cookie pieces.
Also newly launched from the Magnum Ice Cream Company is Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto, a tropical addition to Talenti’s sorbetto lineup. Made with 100% passionfruit juice sourced from South America and Southeast Asia, this real fruit, dairy-free product delivers a bright balance of sweet, tart and floral notes.
In celebration of the new flavors, Talenti is partnering with Tastemaker Sarah Fennel of Broma Bakery, who put her signature spin on both products. Leaning into their distinct global ingredients, she crafted two custom recipes:
• The Hot Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Affogato wraps feature an easy-to-make rich and creamy hot chocolate served over a generous scoop of Talenti Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato.
• The Paradise Passionfruit Parfait boasts layers of Talenti Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto, crumbled graham crackers, and coconut whipped cream.
The full recipes are available at TalentiGelato.com.
“We love how different these two flavors are, while still feeling equally craveable,” said Nicole Towner, Talenti’s associate director. “One delivers an Italian-inspired, chocolatey richness, while the other brings a vibrant, tropical freshness. That contrast made it especially fun to partner with Sarah Fennel again. Her recipes bring each flavor to life, highlighting their globally sourced ingredients in a way fans can easily recreate and enjoy.”
And to bring the concept of flavor-driven escape to life, Talenti is inviting folks to experience the products beyond the spoon free of charge at its “Snowed-In or Sun-Soaked Tasting Experience” event in New York City on February 19. Designed as a journey through contrasting flavor worlds, consumers will first taste Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato in the comfort of a cozy, Italian après ski-inspired café, followed by Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto in a lush, South American-inspired jungle lounge. The sampling is open to the public from 12 PM to 3 PM ET at 532 West 28th Street, while supplies last.
Meanwhile, both new products are already available at major retailer stores nationwide for an MSRP of $5.49 per pint.
