Post by thesolution on Mar 19, 2014 9:58:17 GMT -5
It has been a while since i have ventured into the Talenti Arsenal, After having Sea Salt Caramel my personal favorite on the line, Coffee Chocolate Chip, and The Peanut Butter Cup i have really never been let down. Now while these may not be mindblowing good, lets also factor they are 1) a gelato, and 2) a lot less kcal dense than some ice creams out there (2nd Street, Jeni's, Graeters, Ben & Jerry's.).
Talenti Caramel Apple pie has got nothing but spectacular reviews, and with their release of a Raspberry and Cream, Fudge Brownie, and Lemon flavor this one caught my eye the most. The last time i had an apple pie kind of dessert was when i ventured to Penn State and the Creamery and had Deep Dish Apple Pie made from the students and let me tell you this was out of this world!. Upon opening the lid we realize this gelato is made up of "Cinnamon gelato with apples, flaky pie crust and a caramel swirl". They do no lie regarding the Cinnamon gelato which is deceiving being it labeled as Caramel Apple Pie and no hint of Cinnamon anywhere in the name. There were hints of caramel swirl all throughout the outside of the pint, so i was eager to see how this would relate to Sea Salt Caramel.
Upon my first bite the first thing that shot into my head was "Cinnamon Buns" from Ben & Jerry's line. This was an exact literal replica of that base, The Cinnamon gelato was very pure, not an overpowering cinnamon toast, but literally the perfect amount and it also kind of has a cinnamon roll like aftertaste. You get that buttery/creamy texture that a gelato offers with a potent cinnamon base this was a major A+ in my books right off the bat. As we continue to get into the pint we start to run into the little apple pie chunks and small hits of the caramel swirl.
The Apple Pie pieces remind me of the flakes you get in many of the Ben & Jerry Pints, they are very hit or miss but not all over the place. This reminds me nothing of Sea Salt caramel and the barrage of caramel truffles you encounter. These are very small, not very hard, but provide a good texture and also compliment to the powerful cinnamon gelato base which is fantastic. The Caramel Swirl is hit or miss, it comes and it goes, but i do have to say the flavor is rich for a 200kcal / serving that this pint does offer. For only 10g of fat per serving and 200 kcals the flavor of this pint is very hard to pass up. How talenti made a lower calorie version of a cinnamon buns with apple pies and a nice swirl is beyond me. Overall its nothing to rave over, its very good do not get me wrong, but the mix-ins are lacking (not as thick or big as the sea salt caramel) and the caramel swirl could be more profound. If those were amplified this would be killer, but at 200 kcals/serving you get what the amount of kcals labels in all honesty. Its hard to pass up this pint for the kcals, taste, and overall different flavor.
Score : B
Found: Giant Eagle Erie, PA
Talenti Caramel Apple pie has got nothing but spectacular reviews, and with their release of a Raspberry and Cream, Fudge Brownie, and Lemon flavor this one caught my eye the most. The last time i had an apple pie kind of dessert was when i ventured to Penn State and the Creamery and had Deep Dish Apple Pie made from the students and let me tell you this was out of this world!. Upon opening the lid we realize this gelato is made up of "Cinnamon gelato with apples, flaky pie crust and a caramel swirl". They do no lie regarding the Cinnamon gelato which is deceiving being it labeled as Caramel Apple Pie and no hint of Cinnamon anywhere in the name. There were hints of caramel swirl all throughout the outside of the pint, so i was eager to see how this would relate to Sea Salt Caramel.
Upon my first bite the first thing that shot into my head was "Cinnamon Buns" from Ben & Jerry's line. This was an exact literal replica of that base, The Cinnamon gelato was very pure, not an overpowering cinnamon toast, but literally the perfect amount and it also kind of has a cinnamon roll like aftertaste. You get that buttery/creamy texture that a gelato offers with a potent cinnamon base this was a major A+ in my books right off the bat. As we continue to get into the pint we start to run into the little apple pie chunks and small hits of the caramel swirl.
The Apple Pie pieces remind me of the flakes you get in many of the Ben & Jerry Pints, they are very hit or miss but not all over the place. This reminds me nothing of Sea Salt caramel and the barrage of caramel truffles you encounter. These are very small, not very hard, but provide a good texture and also compliment to the powerful cinnamon gelato base which is fantastic. The Caramel Swirl is hit or miss, it comes and it goes, but i do have to say the flavor is rich for a 200kcal / serving that this pint does offer. For only 10g of fat per serving and 200 kcals the flavor of this pint is very hard to pass up. How talenti made a lower calorie version of a cinnamon buns with apple pies and a nice swirl is beyond me. Overall its nothing to rave over, its very good do not get me wrong, but the mix-ins are lacking (not as thick or big as the sea salt caramel) and the caramel swirl could be more profound. If those were amplified this would be killer, but at 200 kcals/serving you get what the amount of kcals labels in all honesty. Its hard to pass up this pint for the kcals, taste, and overall different flavor.
Score : B
Found: Giant Eagle Erie, PA
