Lay's announces new holiday flavours, including ‘Dubai Chocolate’

If you love unusual flavour combinations, you’ll love the new festive flavours from Lay’s.

They have unveiled five new limited-edition creations, and one of them takes inspiration from the viral Dubai chocolate craze.

There are plenty of foods we associate with the festive season, from roast turkey and gravy to indulgent chocolate treats.

What if you could get a taste of Christmas dinner without having to turn the oven on?

Well, Lay’s might have the answer.

The crisp giant has announced its new ‘Holi-LAY’s’ collection, and while some sound like the sort of thing you'd happily find on your Christmas dinner plate, others are a little more unexpected.

The range includes Roasted Holiday Turkey, Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes, Maple Bacon, Wavy Milk Chocolate and Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate.

Yes, chocolate-covered crisps are officially on the festive menu.

Would you give these chocolate covered crisps a go? (Lay's)

Perhaps the most interesting (or controversial) addition is Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate, which puts a new spin on the chocolate trend that's been all over social media.

Dubai chocolate has become something of an obsession among foodies, thanks to its combination of rich chocolate, pistachio filling, and crunchy textures.

Now Lay’s is getting involved, swapping the usual chocolate bar format for its signature ridged potato crisps.

According to the brand, the new snack combines dark chocolate and pistachios with the familiar crunch of its Wavy crisps.

It's certainly an unusual combination, although anyone who enjoys dipping salty crisps into chocolate might be onto a winner here.

For those who prefer something a little less adventurous, there's also Wavy Milk Chocolate.

This version keeps things relatively simple, coating Lay’s ridged crisps in milk chocolate to create a sweet-and-salty snack.

Both chocolate varieties are scheduled to arrive in US shops on December 1, just in time for the Christmas celebrations.

If chocolate-covered crisps aren't your thing, Lay’s hasn't forgotten about the savoury side of Christmas.

There are some more traditionally savoury flavoured combos too (Lay's)

Roasted Holiday Turkey is designed to recreate the flavour of a traditional turkey dinner, complete with a rich gravy taste.

There's also Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes, inspired by the creamy, cheesy potato dish that's a popular addition to American holiday tables.

Both flavours launched on October 25, giving shoppers plenty of time to sample them before the festive season gets into full swing.

Meanwhile, Maple Bacon will be released in the US on November 8.

Previously available in Canada, the flavour combines sweet maple notes with smoky bacon for another sweet-and-savoury combination.

It's probably the least surprising flavour of the five, although it could prove popular with anyone who loves bacon and maple syrup together.

Explaining the inspiration behind the collection, Lay’s said: "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role in those celebrations."

The company added that the range was designed to capture the flavours of festive meals, whether you're preparing for a family gathering or relaxing afterwards.

No UK launch confirmed in the announcement, so British crisp fans hoping to get their hands on Dubai chocolate-flavoured Lay’s may have to wait a little longer.

Still, chocolate and crisps in the same mouthful? You’ll either love it, or think it belongs in the bin with the sprouts.