Hazel-nutty for it! Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello ice creams are hitting UK supermarkets next month

Hazel-nutty for it! Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello ice creams are hitting UK supermarkets next month and shoppers are going wild

They’re the luxurious chocolates most people reserve for Christmas – but this year, Ferrero Rocher have been reinvented in time for the warmer months. 

From March, fans of the chocolate treat – which contains a sweet wafer shell and is topped with a layer of hazelnuts –  will be able to tuck into a refreshing ice cream take on the best-selling confectionary. 

Along with their circular shape and crunchy coating, the brand have closely modelled their new ice cream sticks on the chocolate.

The sweet treat is set to have the taste and texture of the well known chocolate, with a crunchy shell and roasted hazelnuts but will also contain rich hazelnut cream with a cocoa swirl. 

Ahead of the official launch, Ferrero has brought out a classic milk chocolate flavour along with a dark chocolate alternative for those with less of a sweet-tooth. 

All three new flavours will be available to shop in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco next month and a pack of four will cost £4.75

What’s more, the brand has also given Raffaello the same treatment – meaning you can also purchase the ice cream version of the coconut and almond pralines from next month too. 

The new ice creams will be sold as a pack of four and retail at £4.75 per box. Alternatively, they will also go on sale for £2 for an individual ice cream. 

Announcing the new additions to the range, Davina Valetti, Ice Cream Marketing Director, Ferrero UK & Ireland, said: ‘We know our fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our ice creams, so we’re thrilled to be launching our first-of-a-kind ice cream sticks.

‘Our dedicated team of experts have spent years crafting the recipes, inspired by two of our iconic and much-loved brands – Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello.

‘We’re looking forward to our fans trying the ice creams and experiencing the unique and iconic tastes of our brands in a new and exciting way!’

All three new flavours will be available to shop in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco next month.

In April, they will launch in Iceland before finally hitting Lidl shelves in June.

Unsurprisingly, fans on Twitter went wild over the new ice creams and said they couldn’t wait to give them a go.

The brand is also bringing out a dark chocolate alternative ice cream for those with less of a sweet-tooth

The brand is also bringing out a dark chocolate alternative ice cream for those with less of a sweet-tooth

The brand has also given Raffaello the same treatment - meaning you can also purchase the ice cream version of the coconut and almond pralines from next month

The brand has also given Raffaello the same treatment – meaning you can also purchase the ice cream version of the coconut and almond pralines from next month

One gushed: ‘Oh what a beautiful deal this is – and yes, just at the right time too.’

Over on Instagram, another added: ‘Oh I can’t wait to try these!’

‘I need these now,’ a third said. 

Tagging a friend in the comments, a fourth said: ‘When these come in, you best be bringing me a case of each first!’