# Oversized Holiday Chocolates The Specially Selected Chocolate & Praline Dome is a Layered Treat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-holiday-chocolate References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/life/aldi-selling-giant-ferrero-rocher) For this year's Christmas season, Aldi is introducing a Specially Selected Chocolate & Praline Dome that promises to appeal to those who love chocolate and hazelnut confections. The oversized dessert takes the form of a multi-layered treat that is said to contain a milk chocolate and hazelnut mousse filling, plus milk chocolate feuilletine and a cocoa sponge cake, all within a hard chocolate and hazelnut shell. When it comes to serving the show-stopping holiday treat, Aldi recommends that the limited-edition Specially Selected Chocolate & Praline Dome should be left for about an hour so that it can settle to room temperature after being in the freezer. Fortunately for those who can't wait for Christmas, Aldi is introducing the treat at the end of October. Image Credit: Aldi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Desserts:** Opportunity for innovative, oversized desserts with unique flavor combinations. - **Limited-edition Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create seasonal, exclusive desserts to generate excitement and increase demand. - **Decadent Indulgences:** Growing trend for extravagant desserts that offer a premium experience for chocolate lovers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative desserts and confectionery products can capture market share and create new indulgent experiences. - **Retail:** Opportunity for supermarkets and specialty stores to offer unique, limited-edition desserts as a way to attract customers and boost sales. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can leverage the trend of luxurious desserts to enhance their menus and provide memorable dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decorative Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles.md) - [In-Demand Tiramisu Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu.md) - [Layered Hazelnut Pralines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-hazelnut-pralines.md) - [Festive Low-Cost Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-finds-december-2024.md) - [Luxurious Pistachio Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-creme.md) - [Indulgently Layered Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-layered-eggs.md) - [Opulent Hazelnut Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrero-rocher-presents.md) - [Low-Cost Dubai Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flair-dubai-chocolate-cake-bar.md) - [Tree-Shaped Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeshaped-chocolate-bites.md)