# Italian Gelato Truffle Desserts The Crosta & Mollica Tartufi Comes in Three Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-tartufi References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/crosta-mollica-unveils-new-frozen-italian-gelato-truffles/) & [crostamollica](https://www.crostamollica.com)  The Crosta & Mollica Tartufi range is a lineup of desserts from the Italy-based brand that will offer consumers with a way to enjoy a classic Italian dessert from the comfort of their own home. The product line consists of three flavors in all including the Caffè Latte, Chocolate & Hazelnut and [Pistachio & Almond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-style-truffles), which are all crafted with premium ingredients. The ice cream desserts are arriving in the UK at [Waitress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-obriens-truffles) and [Ocado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-aperitivo-snacks) locations where consumers can pick up a box of two for £5. The Crosta & Mollica Tartufi range offers easy access to a signature Italian treat that speaks to the increased demand for portioned, at-home desserts as consumers continue to spend more time in their living space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Italian Dessert Trend:** There is an opportunity for dessert companies to innovate their product lines by creating premium, portioned, and at-home desserts inspired by classic Italian desserts such as gelato truffles. - **Premium Ingredient Trend:** Using high-quality and premium ingredients for desserts could be the next step for innovation in the dessert industry. - **Portioned Dessert Trend:** There is an opportunity to create more portioned desserts that people can easily enjoy at home or on-the-go, as more consumers shift towards a lifestyle with less waste and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dessert Industry:** Dessert companies can capitalize on the increase in demand for premium, portioned, and at-home desserts that are inspired by classic Italian desserts such as gelato truffles. - **Food Retail Industry:** Retailers such as Waitrose and Ocado can capitalize on the increase in demand for portioned, at-home desserts as consumers continue to spend more time in their living space. - **E-commerce Industry:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the shift towards convenience and less waste by offering more portioned and at-home desserts for consumers to purchase online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Gelato Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-truffles.md) - [Frozen Italian Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-range.md) - [Prepackaged Frozen Italian Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-tiramis.md) - [Authentic Italian Gelato Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-gelato.md) - [Authentic Italian Crostata Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-crostata.md) - [Traditional Italian Biscotti Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-bakery-range.md) - [Summertime Italian Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica1.md) - [Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells.md) - [Frozen Italian Dining Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-products.md)