How did I not see this before? I’m at Target three times a week sometimes! At least once per week I look at the ice creams/gelato selections and rarely purchase anything since it’s either not good or not even close to natural. Today, I stumbled upon Archer Farms Imported From Italy Gelato. Yes. Seriously. Ok – I know there are a couple of frozen gelato brands already- but I don’t like either one of them. The flavors and the textures just aren’t right. One by one Omaha’s not very good and not authentic gelato places have shut down. Even though they weren’t that great- they were still fun places to go and bring your kids sometimes. At gelato places, the serving size is reasonable – not monstrous. Plus, you get those adorable little spoons. I freaking love those cute little spoons.
Anyway – on my second trip to Target in two days, today I finally noticed the gelato! The clouds parted, I heard the angels sing. Do you hear it? Wait a second – you’re probably in your car right now driving to Target. $4.99 a pop, and we tried three kinds. I bought the coconut – where half is coconut gelato, the other half pineapple, with coconut on top. I also got the tiramisu kind – the top of it is dusted heavily with ground up espresso beans – pretty presentations. My mom bought the pistachio flavor- the top is covered in chopped pistachios. I really wanted to try cherry amaretto as well, but $15 on gelato in one day – if the stuff is gross, would’ve felt like such a waste. It would not have been a waste though- I’ll wager on that. The tiramisu gelato is to die for. AWESOME! Seriously. I’m pretty sure the folks over at Target must’ve read my blog post about being disappointed in the change to the imported from Italy four cheese pizza – so they made it up to me with some awesome gelato. Thanks guys:) The tiramisu flavored gelato is right-on. Just the perfect balance of flavors for the frozen variation of this treat.
The Coconut is very yummy- I really liked the pineapple flavor side of it mixed with the coconut on top. It doesn’t taste like a pina colada – but like pineapple gelato with coconut…what it is. The Italians are pretty good with the purity of their flavors and not messing it up like we do half the time. Why didn’t I go to college in Italy when my Dad was pushing me to go there? Kicking myself…for the millionth time.
The Pistachio flavor is also good – maybe a little too creamy for me – but maybe not. We tried all three at the same time and I may have ruined my experience with the intense espresso flavor of the Tiramisu. My 4 year old actually preferred the Tiramisu one as well. At first he though the ground espresso beans was chocolate – and took a huge bite. But he’s my son so he actually liked it of course. So after that I made him eat only the gelato/lady finger portion – which he loved as well. He’s sleeping now while I’m a little wired. I think I ate too much espresso.
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I live in Minneapolis and just discovered the Archer Farms gelato as well! Have tried the Cherry Amaretto and Dulce de Leche. Both EXCELLENT!! The Dulce de Leche has just a hint of a “butterscotch” flavor instead of caramel–at least to my taste buds. Cherry Amaretto just the right mixture of amaretto with cherry. Both light and fluffy. Now I will have to try the Tiramisu and Pistachio as well!
I prefer the Archer Farms brand over the others in the freezer.
The amaretto cherry is amazing! Watch out for the cherries on top. Very strong flavor.
I discovered the Triple Chocolate, Amaretto Cherry and the pineapple coconut all in one sitting! It is to die for….they also carry Ciao Bella brand which is excellent also….the Belgian Chocolate! I am a huge Target fan and I am a weekly shopper there pretty much and this is the first time I actually came across it! Maybe because it is always out of product, I don’t know…..but I love it….now when I find it I will stock up! Delicious, indeed.
I’m traveling on business and stumbled across the Archer Farms tiramisu gelato. I must say this is the best tasting gelato I have ever had. I had to stop myself eating it and noticed I almost made my way through half the container. I highly recommend this!!!!!!!!
I can say from first hand experience last night that the amaretto cherry kind is absolutely amazing as well. I could have ate the whole container in one sitting had I not agreed to give my husband some
Rachel, I NEED to try that! I’m only at Target twice a day and summer is coming:)
Anyone knows if the any of the archer farms gelato is vailable in targets at NY?
Sharmin, there should be availability now in your state on the archer farm gelatos as they expanded the number of outlets that now have it. My cousin found it at a smaller Target near her home in a different state, where they did not have it before in the last 2 weeks. Nom nom nom….
My friend in Centerville VA introduced me to Archer Farms Gelato. I bought the pistachio flavor in Panama City on vacation, but can’t find it at home in San Antonio…still looking. I can’t wait to try the tiramisu and cherry flavors.