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With dollops of innovation and swirls of layered textures, these ice cream brands offer whimsy and winning tastes with every spoon.

- Rupali Dean

If you have spent any time on social media in recent years, you would have encountered the eccentric ice cream flavours that have been tantalising taste buds around the world. This summer treat continues to enchant palates worldwide, inspiring creative minds to push the boundaries of innovation. These extraordinary ice cream experiences go well beyond exquisite desserts, blending artistic storytelling with innovative flavours.

GIAPO, Auckland, New Zealand

Giapo turns ice cream into an avant-garde adventure, merging culinary artistry with New Zealand's finest ingredients. Forget conventional scoops, here, desserts like the Batcone, shaped like bat wings, and the Colossal Squid, inspired by marine biology, push boundaries in both design and imagination. The squid creation, reminiscent of Te Papa Museum's giant squid, turns ice cream into an edible homage to nature. Co-founder Annarosa Petrucci ensures innovation remains the cornerstone, with micro-batched, organic creations setting the bar high. Ice cream isn't just dessert here; it's wearable, sculptural, and a uniquely immersive experience that redefines the humble cone, and reinvents the way people experience ice cream marrying art, science, and bold imagination.

Where 12 Gore Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Contact https://www.giapo.com

Must Try Hokey Pokey—New Zealand's iconic flavour, reimagined Giapo way.

Cost ₹315 to ₹1,200 (depending on size and creation).

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