Chocolate Stops at Disney Springs
BY MARIA SALERNO
Has your sweet tooth dragged you to Disney Springs once again ? Here are our top 5 chocolate destinations you don ’ t want to miss .
Erin McKenna ’ s Bakery NYC
This sweet stop earned a spot on our list not only because it has some of the sweetest chocolate offerings at WDW , but because each and every morsel of deliciousness is 100 % vegan ! This unique feature crafts a special vacation moment for vegans as they savor cupcakes , cookies , and more . My favorite chocolate-inspired creation is the “ chocolate chip ” cookie . Even without the dairy , the chocolate chips still somehow magically melt in your mouth .
Goofy ’ s Candy Company
Landing in the # 4 spot is a bright , quirky candy shop whose entire location is dedicated to satisfying your sweet tooth . As you walk through the door , you ’ re greeted with cartoonized decor and larger-than-life candy makers — and you can even order custom crisped rice treats . But the candy case is what earned Goofy ’ s shop a spot on our list . Loaded with a variety of chocolate fudge , chocolate-covered krispie treats , chocolate-dipped apples , chocolate-dunked strawberries , and chocolate chip cookies , the candy case has your chocolate cravings covered on all bases .
Amorette ’ s Patisserie
When you step into Amorette ’ s , it ’ s tough to discern if you ’ ve just entered a dessert shop or an art gallery . Each dessert is hand-decorated with such care that it can seem almost sinful to slice into . Amorette ’ s Mickey Character Cakes have become famous on WDW Property . A perfectly shiny mirror glaze enrobes layers of chocolate chiffon and creamy chocolate mousse in each of the Mickeyinspired cakes . Plus , this dessert is perfect to grab and share among a group of chocolate lovers .
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain And Chocolate Shop
Ghirardelli offers a double-dose of goodness with not one but two stores serving up every chocolate-inspired treat you can dream of . In the storefront , you can mix and match Ghirardelli ’ s famous chocolate squares in every flavor imaginable . But the ice cream shop is where you can truly indulge in Ghirardelli ’ s chocolate in each and every form . Here is where rich chocolate ice cream sundaes are adorned with dark chocolate chip brownies , chocolate squares , chocolate sprinkles , and , of course , their famous hot fudge !
The Ganachery
Earning top honors in our countdown is none other than The Ganachery . The Ganachery ’ s chocolatiers seamlessly blend dark and milk ganache to create a signature flavor unique to the Disney Springs location . If your sweet tooth is still craving chocolate after hitting up the specialty trufe case , set your sights on the homemade s ’ mores . A trained chocolatier hand-torches marshmallows for the s ’ mores right before your eyes , allowing the homemade chocolate to melt into the graham cracker . Now that is a chocolatey treat that is well worth a trip to The Ganachery .
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