After delighting us all year long with sweet treats like ice cream and rocky road, our favourite chocolateries in the Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road and Mornington Peninsula are ready to serve up some ooey-gooey brownie goodness this winter. At their delicious Brownie Festival, you can look forward to 16 limited-edition flavours, as well as brownie-inspired desserts, pop-up brownie bars and more. It’s all happening from Wednesday June 11 to Sunday June 29.
Brownie Festival
Feast your way through dreamy flavours like Dubai Chocolate, Basque Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Chocolate Whisky, Black Sesame & Yuzu Tarte and Spicy Aztec. Each brownie will showcase either milk, dark, white, caramelised white or ruby couverture, and feature fun ingredients like house-made nougat, pistachio cream, freeze-dried fruits and caramelised macadamias. There will also be gluten-friendly and vegan options, so everyone can join in on the brownie bonanza.
You can pick and mix your favourites, and fill Brownie Boxes to take home. These boxes can be filled with two, four or 16 chocolatey bites. If you’d like all 16 flavours, opt for a Brownie Tasting Plate.
You can also decorate your own brownie slice, and load it up with gourmet toppings to take home. Just rock up between 10am to 2pm any weekday during the festival to participate. This experience is $10, and bookings aren’t required.
Inside the café, you can also get your brownie fix with tasty treats with a brownie makeover, like Belgian waffles, sundaes and hot chocolate.
On select days of the festival, there will also be tasting sessions. Make your ultimate brownie come to life and choose from 50 different ingredients. While it’s baking, try eight brownie creations including bites, a hot chocolate and brownie ice cream. You will need to make a booking for a tasting session. This experience is $28 per person.
Where can you find these delicious brownies?
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen, VIC 3775
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae, VIC 3228
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
45 Cook St, Flinders, VIC 3929