The height of sophistication, Viennetta won over the nation’s hearts when it first launched in 1981, gracing every dinner party table by the end of the decade. The frozen dessert featured creamy layers of vanilla ice cream and crispy thin shards of chocolate. Best served after it had thawed for a few minutes, its slogan rang true – one slice really wasn’t enough.

Now discover the foods we fell in love with in the 1970s

Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.

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The food and drink 1980s Britain loved, ranked