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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi shoppers are rushing to buy new £2.49 treat that's the ‘next Dubai chocolate' craze
Plus find out what other sweet treats have hit supermarket shelves SUGAR RUSH Aldi shoppers are rushing to buy new £2.49 treat that's the 'next Dubai chocolate' craze Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUGAR-CRAZED shoppers are racing to Aldi to snap up the supermarket's latest frozen gem. The flavour is already being hailed as the next big dessert obsession. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers have spotted a new dessert for just £2.49 Credit: facebook 2 Fans suspect the flavour could be the next nig craze Credit: facebook The Specially Selected Tiramisu Gelato has landed in the freezer aisle for just £2.49 a tub (480ml), and fans are calling it the 'Dubai chocolate' of 2025. The arrival has whipped foodies into a frenzy, with social media review giants like foodreviewsuk and snackreviews urging their followers to 'get it while they can' . Crafted in Italy, this posh pud takes the classic tiramisu to new heights. It's loaded with silky, creamy gelato, swirled through with a rich coffee sauce and finished with a boozy kick of Marsala wine. One fan gushed: 'I am drooling…'. Another confessed: 'I'd inhale the whole thing!'. While a third simply declared: 'Absolutely delicious – take me to Aldi now!'. It's layered, it's luxurious, and at just £2.49 it's a steal compared to similar desserts at supermarkets. Sainsbury's Tiramisu Gelato retails for £4.40 - almost double the price. Others are selling Tiramisu inspired puddings, confirming it might just be this summer's big flavour. Waitrose, for example, is flogging a Pistachio Tiramisu for £6.50, while Sainsbury's has a Taste the Difference version at £4.50. You asked, we delivered' says Irish supermarket as viral chocolate lands in stores but 'they won't last' Aldi, though, is also serving up a two-pack of pistachio tiramisu puddings for just £2.49. The nation's tiramisu obsession isn't stopping in supermarket aisles. Coffee chains are jumping on the trend, with Costa launching its new Tiramisu Iced Whipped Latte for £4.90 and a super indulgent Tiramisu Frappe for £5.35. Both drinks are thick, creamy and packed with that classic coffee-and-cream kick, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. For those on the go, Costa's also got ready-to-drink tiramisu cans for just £2.50. Starbucks is also serving up a Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte for £4.95 and it's already a hit with fans who say it tastes like dessert in a cup. But back to the Aldi gelato — shoppers are comparing it to the viral 'Dubai chocolate' sensation for its boujee vibes and bargain price. And with a zesty Specially Selected Lemon Meringue Gelato also hitting freezers at the same price, there's something for every sweet tooth. We've approached Aldi to find out how long the Gelato flavours will remain on shelves. More sweet treats Its comes as Aldi announced the launch of its own version of the wildly popular Dubai-style chocolate bar. The indulgent treat features layers of rich pistachio cream and crunchy kadayif pastry, all encased in smooth milk chocolate. The luxurious chocolate bar will be hitting UK shelves later this month, retailing at £3.99. Meanwhile, shoppers have been going wild over after a beloved Quality Street dessert returned to supermarket shelves. The Toffee Penny pudding was spotted at Iceland stores this week. Elsewhere, chocoholics spotted a rare Cadbury treat from overseas on B&M shelves. The 5 Star Mini Treats - a caramel-packed favourite usually found in far-flung places like India, Brazil and South Africa – are now being sold for just £2 in UK stores. Plus, shoppers have discovered a brand new kinder bar as part of Tesco's meal deal offer. The new snack features a crispy wafer layered with smooth milky and cocoa-hazelnut creams, wrapped in milk chocolate and topped with biscuit crumbs. It's quickly becoming a fan favourite, thanks to its indulgent flavour and affordable price. SAVE MONEY AT ALDI Keeping your eyes peeled for cheap Specialbuys is just one way to save money at Aldi. The supermarket often comes out cheapest for a smaller trolley of items in Which? surveys as well, including in April. The consumer website recently found a shopping list of 79 items would have cost you £135.95 on average across the month. Rival Lidl was close behind, with the same shop costing £136.64, if you had a Lidl Plus card. It's worth keeping an eye out for any red sticker products too, which are added to items going out of date or that are slightly damaged. Aldi tends to add them to items in the morning so it's best to get to your local branch early if you want to get the best discounts. Take advantage of Aldi's cheap alcohol which could save you some cash compared to going with branded versions. Look out for Too Good to Go "Surprise Bags" as well. They cost just £3.30 and come with £10 worth of food approaching its sell-by or use-by date inside. You have to reserve a bag via the Too Good to Go app and then can collect it from your nearest store.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi shoppers are rushing to buy new £2.49 treat that's the ‘next Dubai chocolate' craze
SUGAR-CRAZED shoppers are racing to Aldi to snap up the supermarket's latest frozen gem. The flavour is already being hailed as the next big dessert obsession. 2 2 The Specially Selected Tiramisu Gelato has landed in the freezer aisle for just £2.49 a tub (480ml), and fans are calling it the 'Dubai chocolate' of 2025. The arrival has whipped foodies into a frenzy, with social media review giants like foodreviewsuk and snackreviews urging their followers to 'get it while they can' . Crafted in Italy, this posh pud takes the classic tiramisu to new heights. It's loaded with silky, creamy gelato, swirled through with a rich coffee sauce and finished with a boozy kick of Marsala wine. One fan gushed: 'I am drooling…'. Another confessed: 'I'd inhale the whole thing!'. While a third simply declared: 'Absolutely delicious – take me to Aldi now!'. It's layered, it's luxurious, and at just £2.49 it's a steal compared to similar desserts at supermarkets. Sainsbury's Tiramisu Gelato retails for £4.40 - almost double the price. Others are selling Tiramisu inspired puddings, confirming it might just be this summer 's big flavour. Waitrose, for example, is flogging a Pistachio Tiramisu for £6.50, while Sainsbury's has a Taste the Difference version at £4.50. You asked, we delivered' says Irish supermarket as viral chocolate lands in stores but 'they won't last' Aldi, though, is also serving up a two-pack of pistachio tiramisu puddings for just £2.49. The nation's tiramisu obsession isn't stopping in supermarket aisles. Coffee chains are jumping on the trend, with Costa launching its new Tiramisu Iced Whipped Latte for £4.90 and a super indulgent Tiramisu Frappe for £5.35. Both drinks are thick, creamy and packed with that classic coffee-and-cream kick, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. For those on the go, Costa's also got ready-to-drink tiramisu cans for just £2.50. Starbucks is also serving up a Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte for £4.95 and it's already a hit with fans who say it tastes like dessert in a cup. But back to the Aldi gelato — shoppers are comparing it to the viral 'Dubai chocolate' sensation for its boujee vibes and bargain price. And with a zesty Specially Selected Lemon Meringue Gelato also hitting freezers at the same price, there's something for every sweet tooth. We've approached Aldi to find out how long the Gelato flavours will remain on shelves. More sweet treats Its comes as Aldi announced the launch of its own version of the wildly popular Dubai-style chocolate bar. The indulgent treat features layers of rich pistachio cream and crunchy kadayif pastry, all encased in smooth milk chocolate. The luxurious chocolate bar will be hitting UK shelves later this month, retailing at £3.99. Meanwhile, shoppers have been going wild over after a beloved Quality Street dessert returned to supermarket shelves. The Toffee Penny pudding was spotted at Iceland stores this week. Elsewhere, chocoholics spotted a rare Cadbury treat from overseas on B&M shelves. The 5 Star Mini Treats - a caramel-packed favourite usually found in far-flung places like India, Brazil and South Africa – are now being sold for just £2 in UK stores. Plus, shoppers have discovered a brand new kinder bar as part of Tesco's meal deal offer. The new snack features a crispy wafer layered with smooth milky and cocoa-hazelnut creams, wrapped in milk chocolate and topped with biscuit crumbs. It's quickly becoming a fan favourite, thanks to its indulgent flavour and affordable price. SAVE MONEY AT ALDI Keeping your eyes peeled for cheap Specialbuys is just one way to save money at Aldi. The supermarket often comes out cheapest for a smaller trolley of items in Which? surveys as well, including in April. The consumer website recently found a shopping list of 79 items would have cost you £135.95 on average across the month. Rival Lidl was close behind, with the same shop costing £136.64, if you had a Lidl Plus card. It's worth keeping an eye out for any red sticker products too, which are added to items going out of date or that are slightly damaged. Aldi tends to add them to items in the morning so it's best to get to your local branch early if you want to get the best discounts. Take advantage of Aldi's cheap alcohol which could save you some cash compared to going with branded versions. Look out for Too Good to Go "Surprise Bags" as well. They cost just £3.30 and come with £10 worth of food approaching its sell-by or use-by date inside. You have to reserve a bag via the Too Good to Go app and then can collect it from your nearest store.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi discontinues popular breakfast must-have leaving shoppers gutted
A POPULAR Aldi breakfast item has been discontinued leaving shoppers absolutely gutted. The breakfast item was a favourite among Aldi shoppers who have been left in the dark over its absence. 3 Aldi quietly removed the Specially Selected Caramel Layered Yogurt from its shelves. Shoppers only discovered the yogurt was discontinued after failing to find it in their local shop. The product was a favourite among Aldi shoppers who have been gutted by its disappearance. Aldi have listed the item as "currently unavailable" on their website giving no indication of when or why it was pulled from shelves. Some shoppers have reported spotting a similar product in Lidl stores. The yogurt was reportedly replaced with a lemon layered flavour. Other layered yogurt flavours are still available at the retailer online and in store. Venting their frustration with the quiet disappearance of their breakfast favourite shoppers took to social media. One disappointed shopper said: "I've been looking for several weeks and they have not had it in stock in 3 local stores. I have it with their chocolate granola." Other retailers appear to be selling the product or a dupe of the product. One online retailer lists the item in stock for only 75p and shoppers in European countries are still able to purchase the item from Aldi stores. The yogurt sold in 150g tubs for less than £1 when it was in stock. 3 It was described on packaging as "indulgent" with caramel sauce layered throughout the yogurt. Aldi is selling a replacement product, a four pack of Greek style layered salted caramel yogurts, but these are not specially selected. Other flavours of the specially selected layered yogurts are still available on Aldi shelves. These include lemon, blackberry and blackcurrant, mango and vanilla, raspberry and passion fruit and strawberry. Aldi have not issued any statement on the yogurt flavour being discontinued. The product was quietly removed from shelves with no warning given to shoppers. Several hopeful customers spent weeks visiting different stores and scouring the shelves looking for the breakfast favourite. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
