10 ways to eat chocolate this Easter long weekend

Posted on 24 March, 2016

It’s Easter and that usually means lots and lots of chocolate.

But it doesn’t have to be all about chocolate eggs or bunnies, why not explore the many other chocolate and Easter treat options around town this weekend….

XO

Bakers and mums everywhere beware! Oh yes we did – hot cross bao! Fresh bao made daily in house with Sichuan chilli raspberry jam and salted praline peanut butter ice cream drizzled with dark chocolate. Not only do they look and taste great but they’re vegan and dairy free! Available until Easter Saturday! XO. #xo #xorestaurant #xonarrabundah #goodfood #gourmettraveller #afrtoprestaurants #restaurantaustralia #cbr #visitcanberra #thiscanberranlife #canberralife #canberrafood #canberra #happyeaster #easter #hotcrossbun #hotcrossbao

A photo posted by XO (@xorestaurant) on Mar 15, 2016 at 8:00pm PDT

Xo have released a Hot Cross Bao! Yep, that’s right fresh bao made daily in house with Sichuan chilli raspberry jam and salted praline peanut butter ice cream drizzled with dark chocolate. Not only do they look and taste great but they’re vegan and dairy free. But be quick, they are only available until Easter Saturday!

XO |  16 Iluka Street, Narrabundah | Monday 6pm – 11pm Tuesday to Saturday 12pm – 3pm/6pm – 11pm | www.xo-restaurant.com.au | Check in store for Easter trading hours

Mr Papa

The ultimate in chocolate street style desserts is Mr Papa’s Torta de Chocolate – traditional moist fudgy Peruvian cacao chocolate cake filled with dulce de leche served with ice cream paleta. This one is definitely for the chocolate addict.

Mr Papa | The Hamlet, Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Open all Easter weekend except Good Friday | www.mrpapa.com.au

Robyn Rowe

Chocolate Mousse Posset includes mixed berries, fresh cream and two chocolates of your choice. Served with a hot chocolate. Available until this Sunday 30 August. Don’t miss out on this mouthwatering dessert. #chocolatemousse #delicious #firesidefestival #awardwinningchocolates A photo posted by robyn rowe chocolates (@robyn_rowe_chocolates) on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:23am PDT

Made with the highest quality imported Belgian Callebaut Fair Trade couverture, Robyn Rowe has some beautiful handmade chocolate chickens and eggs available this Easter. Available in dark and milk chocolate, they are simply divine. Or why not choose from their other moreish delicacies? Choose from flavours including ginger, peppermint, caramel, hazelnut praline, French vanilla and espresso, jasmine green tea, cherry port, Frangellico or Irish Cream varieties.

Robyn Rowe’s Chocolate d’Or | 1153 Nanima Road, Murrumbateman | Open Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm | www.robynrowechocolates.com.au | Closed Easter Friday and Sunday

Spence Family Bakery

Everyone loves a good hot cross bun and you will not be disappointed by the beautiful chocolate hot cross buns from the Spence Family Bakery. Big, fluffy, a little spicy and full of chocolate bits, all you need to do is warm them up and spread them with some good quality butter and you have the ultimate Easter morning treat.

Spence Family Bakery | 1 Glassey Place, Spence | Monday-Friday 6.30am – 6pm & Saturday 6.30am – 2pm | www.facebook.com/Spence-Family-Bakery | Check in store for Easter trading hours

Koko Black

Elusive with intricate features; possesses the capacity to enchant upon discovery. #EasterExpeditions

A photo posted by Koko Black Chocolate (@kokoblackchocolate) on Mar 14, 2016 at 11:09pm PDT

There’s no denying the beauty in Koko Black’s chocolate selection and their Easter offerings are no exception. So much to choose from including the ‘Easter Box’ filled with 36 individually chosen delicacies, including the newly created Hot Cross Praline or the gorgeous ‘Hazelnut Praline Quail Egg Carton’ full of speckled quail eggs filled with hazelnut milk praline. And that’s just for starters!  

Koko Black | Canberra Centre, Bunda Street | Monday to Thursday 8.30am–10pm, Friday 8.30am–11pm, Saturday 10am–11pm, Sunday 10am–6pm | www.kokoblack.com | Check in store for Easter trading hours  

Pâtissez

Happy Saturday ya’ll! Pretzellâ on Roids – Gây Pât – Cheese the Freâk – Mint Condition ???? the all new mega pimped out Manuka FreakShow #FreakShake #FreakShakes #Patissez #Pâtissez #TheOriginalFreakShow A photo posted by Pâtissez (@patissez) on Mar 4, 2016 at 11:59pm PST

The ultimate Easter treat has to be one of Pâtissez’s freak shakes! The classic Nutella Freak featuring all things Nutella includes salty pretzels, Nutella mousse, pretzel dust and then finished off with a Nutella semifredo pop dipped in chocolate and pretzels. A true chocolate treat!

Pâtissez Manuka | 2/21 Bouganville Street, Manuka | 7.30am – 5pm the entire Easter weekend | www.patissez.com.au

Enigma Fine Chocolates

Completed ‘enigma eggs’. Come by @oldbusdepotmarkets tomorrow and find out whats inside them. #enigmafinechocolates #enigmachocolates #canberra #CBR @valrhonaaustralia @valrhonausa @threesides_marketing @hercanberra @sofranksocial @the_riotact

A photo posted by enigma fine chocolates (@enigma_chocs) on Mar 19, 2016 at 7:43am PDT

It’s an ‘Easter Feaster’ with exquisite Enigma Fine Chocolates at the Bus Depot Markets on Easter Sunday. Enigma will be there with their delicious Easter range including miniature chocolate Easter bunnies in a range of cocoa strengths as well as white, milk, hazelnut and the popular caramelised milk chocolate and popcorn.

As well as bunnies, there will be a range of smaller whole eggs, and larger half eggs filled with toasted coconut and specially made hot cross bun truffles. Enigma Fine Chocolates | Old Bus Depot Markets, Wentworth Ave, Kingston | Easter Sunday from 10am – 4pm | www.enigmafinechocolates.com.au

Real Chai

RealChai has landed in Insty!! Finally!! www.realchai.com.au A photo posted by Anthea Cahill (@realchaitea) on May 20, 2015 at 5:59pm PDT

Don’t want to indulge on too much chocolate over the Easter weekend but still want to have that sweet hit? Then you can’t go past RealChai’s chocolate chai. It’s the perfect mix of real chocolate chunks, with rich cinnamon and warm ginger undertones. Made on dairy or soy milk and add a dash of honey to sweeten, it’s the perfect way to start your Easter morning.

RealChai | Old Bus Depot Markets, Wentworth Ave, Kingston | Easter Sunday from 10am – 4pm | www.realchai.com.au

Mr Frugii

Coconut Caramel ice cream, bean to bar chocolate cups filed with home made Dulche de Leche, tube of Dulche de Leche. All coming very soon!

A photo posted by MrFrugii (@mrfrugii) on Jan 19, 2016 at 6:38pm PST

Who doesn’t love gelato at any time of the year? You cannot go past Frugii for a true chocolate Gelato hit! Frugii’s Gelato is made with fresh milk, cream and sugars, which are masterfully combined with their own chocolates, nut pastes and organic fruits.

Mr Frugii | ORI Building, Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Open Easter Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 11pm  | www.frugii.com 

Two Before Ten

Great afternoon for a coffee or two! #canberracoffee ?: @alicia_kwon_ A photo posted by Two Before Ten (@twobeforeten) on Dec 28, 2015 at 6:13pm PST

Now this is a personal favourite and it wouldn’t be a complete Easter weekend without Two Before Ten’s Chocolate Caramel Slice. It is seriously the BEST in town. And if you want to double your chocolate dose, order one of their smooth and creamy hot chocolates too. You will walk away completely chocolate satisfied!

Two Before Ten | 68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | Open all Easter weekend except Good Friday from 8am – 2pm | www.twobeforeten.com.au

GUILD

Nutella Pizza and board games, now that’s a combo the whole family can have fun with over the Easter weekend. Choose from Guild’s massive range of boards games while you indulge in a pizza smothered with Nutella, and served with vanilla sugar, melted marshmallows, crushed nuts and vanilla ice-cream.

Guild | Lower Ground, Bailey’s Arcade, London Circuit, Canberra City | Open Easter Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 12am | www.guild.house

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