It’s not hard to find a chocolate treat at Walt Disney World ®. The Orlando theme park offers everything from chocolate Mickey Ears to seasonal chocolate treats like cupcakes and cookies at almost any bakery or food cart you encounter. But if you’re craving something a little more decadent here are the top five fancy chocolate desserts at Walt Disney World Resort ®:

Chocolate “Purse” – Just as its name suggests, the Chocolate “Purse” at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is filled with everything you’d ever want in a dessert. From fresh fruits like cherries, figs, strawberries and more to a mouthwatering piece of chocolate and even the “glass” sugar that encases the fruit and chocolate the Chocolate “Purse” dessert is both elegant and mouthwatering, two attributes you want in a fancy chocolate dessert.

Warm Banana Chocolate Torte – Caramelized banana, rich chocolate, creamy vanilla ice cream and a chocolate lattice that adds elegance to the entire dessert, the Warm Banana Chocolate Torte at Citrico’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa incorporates two traditional flavors into one unique dessert. The banana brightens up those taste buds while the chocolate warms your soul. The combination of flavors will surprise and delight you!

Warm Homemade Banana Fritters – And speaking of banana, if you love the fruit you have to try the Warm Homemade Banana Fritters at California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Dusted with sugar and cinnamon and served with toasted caramel marshmallow and three dipping sauces including peanut butter, salted caramel and chocolate, this fun dessert proves that chocolate isn’t the only way to make your taste buds tingle.

Chocolate Pudding Cake
– If you do believe chocolate is the only way to satisfy a sweet tooth you have to try the Chocolate pudding Cake also at California Grill. This fancy chocolate dessert is a chocolate pudding cake with Nutella filling, housemade meringue kisses and marshmallows topped with a mint Chantilly cream.

Chocolate Wave – Let the flavors of this rich dessert wash over you as you transport to paradise with each bite. . The cream-filled chocolate cake is easily one of the richest desserts at the Grand Floridian and its presentation is just as impressive as its flavor. Guests will feel as if they are dining at a five-star restaurant as they bite into the chocolate cake with a side of strawberry swirl.

By Jena Pugh

Orlando, FL - 04/21/14