We just love the chocolateries in the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road. They’ve been serving up some delicious sweet treats all year long, including festivals just for ice cream, brownies and hot chocolate. And soon, they’re going to take you on a flavoursome journey along the rocky road. This May, they’re smashing out 31 different flavours across the 31 days of the month in this delicious Rocky Road Festival. So, fasten your seatbelts! It’s about to get bumpy.
Rocky Road Festival
Drive out to any of the three chocolateries around Melbourne for your fix of this classic Australian treat. Over this month-long festival, it’s anticipated that over 100,000 handmade blocks will be made. Each block will contain fluffy house-made marshmallows, and fine milk, dark, white, ruby or caramelised white couverture. And with 31 different flavours, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Feel enchanted by tasty flavours like Dubai Chocolate, Biscoff Honeycomb, Caramel Toblerone, Mango Chipotle and Peanut Butter Pretzel. There’s also vegan and gluten-friendly options, so everyone can join in on the fun.
Keep an eye out for the Mega Pick & Mix Counter – a three-metre-long cabinet where you can create your own packs of hand-made blocks. If you like a bit of everything, try the Ultimate Rocky Road Festival Box, and sample all 31 festival flavours. Or, fill a 1-metre-long box of rocky road to take home.
If you’d like to indulge even further, head to the all-day café for a special menu of rocky road-inspired treats, such as ice cream, waffles and pastries.
Take part in their tasting sessions, and sample seven different flavours in a 45-minute workshop. You’ll also get to try a rocky road hot chocolate and an ice cream. Then, create your own block to take home, with 50 gourmet ingredients to choose from.
If you can’t make it in person, there will be special festival treats available to purchase online. So, put your feet up, and let the dessert come to you!
