{"id":19305,"date":"2015-11-09T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=19305"},"modified":"2023-02-26T17:17:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T03:17:20","slug":"review-hersheys-kisses-deluxe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/11\/09\/review-hersheys-kisses-deluxe\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Hershey\u2019s Kisses Deluxe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hershey's<\/a><\/p>\n

Does anyone remember Roller Riders? The early 90s As-Seen-On-TV \u201cScootboard\u201d product with the catchy jingle (\u201cIt\u2019s a scootboard!\/That\u2019s what it is!\/Steers like a racecar\/Glides like a skateboard\/Roller rider: It\u2019s a scootboard!\u201d)<\/p>\n

The thing looked something like this<\/a>, but was targeted toward teens and tweens. Anybody? Anybody??<\/p>\n

Because, presuming YouTube videos encompass all public knowledge, Roller Rider never existed. Indeed, there\u2019s no visual archive, Vimeo documentary, botched soundtrack, or VCR-spliced upload that visually confirms it was a consumer product. Yet there\u2019s a small handful of people who deeply miss it. Who long to scoot, race, and sing the song in the break room at our day job. We may be small, but our love for the product? Is significant.<\/p>\n

Hardcore fans of Hershey Kisses are similar. We\u2019re small time, but our devotion is huge. We seek the simple life, although there was that one incident where we had to get a root canal after we ate an entire bag of them at Timothy McDonald\u2019s birthday after he busted open an entire pi\u00f1ata of them in 3rd grade. But other than that, totally simple. I am one such fan. Perhaps you are, too. We are the proud. The few. And we will not whither and die.<\/p>\n

Knowing this base of steadfast devotees, Hershey generated a brand new Deluxe Kiss to fancy it up a bit. Filled with ganache, crispities, and a full hazelnut, it strays just enough from the original to be different, and yet remains simple enough to appeal to its pre-existing fans. Its profile sounds much like a Rocher truffle without the fancy name, thus making it both potentially delicious and a solid contender for the stocking-stuffing holidays ahead. But the question is: would Santa approve?<\/p>\n

\"Hershey's<\/a><\/p>\n

Right out of the wrapper, things get off to a swift start with the unwrapped dots looking shiny as a Porsche dried with microfiber terry cloths. The little bell-like chocolate cones smell of nutty fudge and are about 2-3 times as big as the average Kiss, making them certified monsters. Delicious certified monsters.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the experience only gets better once you bite in. On the front end, you get a shell covering a more creamy, ganache-like center that tastes distinctly of Hershey chocolate: a little chocolate frosting, a little vanilla, and that special twang of Whatever The Hell\u2019s In There. There\u2019s a whole, if somewhat diminutive, roasted hazelnut tucked in the middle, which adds a solid, nutty crunch to the creamy-crispy experience. Consuming said Kiss can be accomplished in two or three nibbles or one full, melty bite. I support the latter, always opting for the \u201cGo big or miss out\u201d philosophy.<\/p>\n

\"Hershey's<\/a><\/p>\n

I have ridden in a Mercedes once in my life. The seats had air conditioning and sorta hugged you as you turn. It was cool, but I don\u2019t see myself wanting to do it everyday. These Kisses are similar: they\u2019re fun once in a while, but I could see them getting a little too frou-frou for everyday, especially with the high price point ($1.19 for 3 kisses). <\/p>\n

But, perhaps money isn\u2019t what\u2019s important. Perhaps what\u2019s important is that the Kiss, at its core, is still delicious. The addition of crispies and hazelnuts only highlight that fact. While I may not be able to afford them all the time, in my dreams, I will eat a bag of them while driving a Roller Rider into the sunset. Note to Santa: that would be a stunning Christmas gift.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 3 Kisses \u2013 130 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Hershey\u2019s Kisses Deluxe
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.19
\nSize:<\/b> 3 Kisses
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Rite Aid
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Chocolate frosting. Crispy texture. Ganache-like center. Crunchy roasted hazelnut. Eating a bag of Kisses out of a pi\u00f1ata. Roller Riders.
\nCons:<\/b> Pricey. Crispities add only poofy, texturized air. All those questionable ingredients. Where have all the Roller Riders gone? Mercedes seats that hug you are mildly creepy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does anyone remember Roller Riders? The early 90s As-Seen-On-TV \u201cScootboard\u201d product with the catchy jingle (\u201cIt\u2019s a scootboard!\/That\u2019s what it is!\/Steers like a racecar\/Glides like a skateboard\/Roller rider: It\u2019s a scootboard!\u201d) The thing looked something like this, but was targeted toward teens and tweens. Anybody? Anybody?? 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