Overview
Pidapipo Gelateria is at it again. Last year, the cult-favourite Melbourne gelato shop gave us this stunning range of gelato cakes. Now, it has teamed up Albert Park's Italian Artisans to bring Melburnians a stunning and delicious range of tartufo — a domed, gelato-stuffed chocolate truffle that originated in Calabria.
This traditional Italian dessert is brought to you by Pidapipo owner Lisa Valmorbida and Italian Artisans owner Tony Nicolini (D.O.C Pizza and Mozzarella Bar), who are drawing inspiration from their heritage and childhood memories for this one. The collab is months in the making, and has come to fruition in the form of two classic tartufo flavours — available at just $7 a pop.
The first is hazelnut gelato with a gianduja centre — a sweet choco-hazelnut spread similar to Nutella — that's been coated with a milk chocolate shell and covered in crushed hazelnuts. The second is a fior di latte gelato with a coffee centre, all covered in white chocolate shavings.
These sweet treats will be available from April 5–April 12 at all three Pidapipo locations and on Uber Eats. They will also be sold at Italian Artisans Albert Park for the foreseeable future. Stocks are limited, though, so don't wait on it.
The two tartufo are available from Italian Artisans at 135 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Pidapipo in Carlton, Windsor and the CBD and on Uber Eats.