Aldi Australia brings back iconic 90s treat in time for Christmas and it’s just $6.99: ‘I need ten of them now’
Aldi Australia has created a wave of nostalgia and excitement among shoppers with its latest Christmas food range.
The German retailer released a dupe of the much-loved Viennetta ice cream cake on Thursday, as part of its largest ever ‘Christmas frozen range’.
The one-liter ice cream cake, also called the ‘Entertainer’, costs just $6.99 and features ripples of vanilla ice cream with layers of chocolate – just like the original ’90s treat.
The retail giant has also expanded on the original dessert, which many remember as the “fancy dessert of its time,” by offering a second flavor.
The second version contains hazelnut and chocolate flavored ice cream, laced with layers of chocolate. It is then sprinkled with more chocolate and ground hazelnuts.
Aldi’s Christmas range focuses on an easy yet luxurious Christmas experience.
This year the size has doubled – following feedback from shoppers last year, who admitted they preferred to serve the ready-made frozen meals to their families at Christmas so they could enjoy their day .
In fact, the retailer found that up to 50 percent of Australians were looking for quick and easy options for the holidays – with 45 percent of them saying they would rather spend time with their family than stay in the kitchen.
Aldi Australia has sparked a wave of nostalgia and excitement among shoppers with its latest Christmas food range
The Entertainer is very similar to the Viennetta – also known as the ‘poshest dessert’ of the 90s
The hazelnut flavor is new and contains notes of chocolate and hazelnut
ALDI’s shopping expert Kylie Warnke said research shows Australians spend an average of four hours in the kitchen over the holidays.
“We hope to make the day a little lighter in terms of preparation with our largest ever frozen range, so there is something for everyone,” she told FEMAIL.
‘Adding these frozen treats to your Christmas menu will take the stress away and get you back to having fun with your family and friends!’
Aldi has also delighted shoppers with the return of its famous lobster tails ahead of the Christmas period
Aldi has also delighted shoppers with the return of its famous lobster tails ahead of the Christmas period.
The $34.99 treat was a sell-out success in 2023, with shoppers rushing to get their hands on the premium purchase that comes with a garlic butter glaze and can last up to 12 months in the freezer.
Lobster tails cost more than $60 each at fishmongers during the Christmas season.
Aldi’s entire Christmas seafood collection will be back in stores from Wednesday, October 23.