- Following last summer’s viral sell-out success, Ottolenghi launches two new ice cream flavours exclusively in Waitrose
- New Strawberries & Cream with Sumac and Salted Malted Chocolate join the now cult freezer range
- Ottolenghi also launches preserves and snacking nuts for first time including Apricot & Passion Fruit preserve and Smokey & Sweet Marcona Almonds
After last summer’s Ottolenghi ice cream frenzy, Yotam and team are back with the launch of two new flavours designed for the long days and warm evenings ahead.
The original range, Madagascan Vanilla & Miso Salted Caramel, Roasted Pistachio & Sour Cherry Swirl and Coffee & Cardamom, became one of the food hits of the summer, selling out in many Waitrose stores across the country and quickly finding its way to viral TikTok videos, dinner tables and freezers nationwide.
Now, two new additions are joining the line-up.
Strawberries & Cream with Sumac is Ottolenghi’s take on the British classic, arriving just in time for Wimbledon season. Made with West Country cream, it combines sweet strawberry ice cream with a sharp strawberry and sumac ripple running through it or a bright and tangy summer kick.
Salted Malted Chocolate is a rich, deep flavour built around Ecuadorian chocolate, toasted malt and sea salt. Comforting and quietly indulgent, it’s the sort of tub intended for sharing, but unlikely to be.
“We’ve taken flavours people already love and looked for ways to make them feel a little more Ottolenghi,” says Verena Lochmuller, Head Pastry Chef at the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen.
“Sumac felt like the perfect way to sharpen strawberries and cream without overpowering it, while the malt and salt in the chocolate flavour bring warmth and depth that keeps you going back for another spoonful. They’re nostalgic flavours, just approached from a slightly different angle.”
Alongside the new ice creams, Ottolenghi is also expanding into two entirely new pantry categories: preserves and snacking nuts.
Preserves
The new preserves range includes Apricot & Passion Fruit and Raspberry & Pomegranate, jars built around fruit-forward flavours with enough sharpness and texture to work just as well spooned over yoghurt or folded into cakes as they do spread on toast or within a summer scone with cream.
Apricot & Passion Fruit combines sun-ripened apricots with the fragrant sharpness of passion fruit, while Raspberry & Pomegranate balances ripe raspberries with a gentle tartness from pomegranate juice.
The launch marks Ottolenghi’s first preserves on supermarket shelves, continuing the team’s growing pantry range which has become known for bringing deli-style flavours and ingredients into everyday cooking at home.
Snacking nuts
Finally, joining the new line-up are two new nut bags created for snacking, sharing and putting out before dinner.
Smokey & Sweet Marcona Almonds feature Spanish almonds with paprika, cumin, coriander and cayenne and Caramelised Sesame Cashews combine golden caramelised cashews with black and white sesame seeds and flaked sea salt for something sweet, savoury and deeply moreish.
The new launches will roll out across May in Waitrose stores, www.waitrose.com and www.ottolenghi.co.uk.
The new range includes:
Ottolenghi’s new ice cream:
The OTK has taken the classics and added some of their favourite flavours - sumac stirred through strawberries and cream, malt and salt in the chocolate. They taste familiar, but with very Ottolenghi-style twists. Serve them after dinner, or eat them straight from the tub at any time of day.
Strawberries & Cream with Sumac Ice Cream 480ml RRP: £6.00Ottolenghi’s take on a British classic. Strawberry ice cream made with proper West Country cream, and a tangy sumac and strawberry ripple running through. Eat straight from the tub, or use it to make the best Eton Mess. Sweet, tangy and made for summer.
Salted Malted Chocolate Ice Cream 480ml RRP: £6.00
Ecuadorian chocolate ice cream with toasty malt and a pinch of sea salt. Rich, rounded, perfect for sundaes or eating straight from the tub. Rich, rounded and deeply comforting.
Ottolenghi preserves launch:
Small jars with plenty to say. These preserves are sweet and sharp, bringing together familiar fruits with some Ottolenghi flair. Spoon over toast, swirl through yoghurt, serve alongside something warm from the oven.
Apricot & Passion Fruit Preserve 225g RRP: £4.95
Sun-ripened apricots with passion fruit. Sweet and fragrant with a citrusy lift. Lovely on toast, stirred into yoghurt, or served alongside a warm croissant.
Raspberry & Pomegranate Preserve 225g RRP: £4.95
Ripe raspberries paired with pomegranate. Bright and gently tart with enough sharpness to feel fresh. Good on toast, better swirled through yoghurt, brilliant alongside something baked and buttery.
Ottolenghi nuts launch:
A bowl of nuts never stays full for long. These are spiced, toasted, with just enough sweetness to keep you coming back. Put them out if you're feeling generous, or keep them close if you're not.
Smokey & Sweet Marcona Almonds 110g RRP: £5.75
Softer and richer than your average almond, these Spanish Marcona almonds are coated with a bold spice blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic and cayenne that brings real depth and warmth, balanced with a little sweetness. Put out for guests, or finish before anyone arrives.
Caramelised Sesame Cashews 110g RRP: £5.75
Cashews caramelised until golden, finished with black and white sesame and flaked sea salt. Sweet, a little salty, with a thin shell that shatters when you bite. They'll disappear from the bowl without anyone admitting to it.
Notes to Editors
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