Have you heard about this unique and purple flavour called ube (pronounced “ooh-bae”)? If you have yet to try ube, Gelatissimo in Coogee is offering this interesting variant for a limited time for its new Flavours of the World.
Gelatissimo’s Filipino Ube Cheesecake is made of purple yam, a staple dessert ingredient commonly found in the Philippines. Ube is a root vegetable that brings a sweet and nutty flavour, which some foodies have described as similar in taste to pistachio or vanilla.
So vibrant in colour, heaps of Instagrammable ube flavoured desserts are becoming quite popular in Australia and other parts of the world that it makes sense for the popular gelato brand to create its own take on this equally popular tuber. The Filipino Ube Cheesecake is infused with bits of Jiggle Cheesecake – a winning combination!
However, there are also two other variants for Flavours of the World that are sure to delight gelato lovers and wanderlusts who have been craving to visit other countries. Because international travel is still not possible at this time, Gelatissimo is, instead, taking your taste buds on a trip to Belgium and Hawaii with flavours like Belgian Choc Marble Seashells and the Hawaiian Tropical Coconut.
Belgian Choc Marble Seashells is made for chocolate lovers. This gelato variety has chocolate hazelnut marble ripples on a creamy white chocolate base. Hawaiian Tropical Coconut has a tangy pineapple flavour that blends well with coconut ice cream. Bits of macadamia nuts deliver a perfect dessert to enjoy in a waffle cone or tub.
Gelatissimo launched the Flavours of the World in April, alongside a special raffle for a weekend getaway for two in Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Check the official site for the details about this contest and follow Gelatissimo on Facebook to get updates on new flavours.
