Overview
Becoming something of a winter tradition in recent years, Pidapipo Gelateria's hot chocolate is back again for the season, making it easy to warm up your hands with a drink-meets-dessert creation.
Borrowing techniques from the world of pastry, Pidapipo Co-Founder Lisa Valmorbida developed this recipe back in 2023 alongside Head of Production Nicola Totaro, resulting in the ultimate winter comfort.
For first-timers, expect a cup of pure indulgence, where rich and silky hot chocolate is crafted from 70% dark chocolate, meaning there's soothing warmth in every sip. Topped with a generous scoop of Pidapipo's signature house-churned fior di latte gelato folded with marshmallows, the hot chocolate is crowned with caramelised hazelnut croccante — ensuring the ideal sweet crunch finish.
"We didn't expect our hot chocolate to become such a thing – but it did, and it's been so nice hearing how much you all missed it. So yes – it's back, and we're so excited to share it with you again!" says Valmorbida.
While previous years saw Pidapipo's beloved hot chocolate only available at select stores, the good news is that now every location is serving up this heartwarming beverage until the end of August. Featuring an unchanged recipe that resonates with nostalgic goodness, don't miss your chance to order one from the Fitzroy Laboratorio, alongside the Windsor, Degraves Street and Carlton stores.
Perfect for a cold snap pick-me-up or just an extra sweet treat, have no doubt that this decadent drink will bring a little more warmth to your chilly bones this winter. Ready to sip? Pidapipo's cult-followed hot chocolate is available now for $10.50.
Pidapipo Gelateria's hot chocolate is now available at all locations — Fitzroy, Degraves Street, Carlton and Windsor — until Sunday, August 31. Head to the website for more information.