There are so many incredible sweet treats and fun desserts across Disney World. It can be hard to decide what you should grab on your next visit.
Disney Springs
Especially in Disney Springs, where there are LOTS of options to choose from. Which is why we always make sure to review any new items so you know what you should prioritize getting. We just tried three new Disney Springs desserts, so we are bringing you our FULL review!
First up, we stopped by The Polite Pig to snag the Salted Caramel & Maple Pecan Bar for $8. This is a chewy bar topped with a thick layer of maple pecans and salted caramel.
Salted Caramel & Maple Pecan Bar
This was a lovely dessert that complemented the barbecue menu of this spot extremely well. Surprisingly, this was not overpoweringly sweet, which made it a much more balanced treat than we were originally expecting. This was incredibly soft and had a flavor very similar to a graham cracker.
Salted Caramel & Maple Pecan Bar
We did feel like something was missing flavor-wise in this dessert, and a maple bacon would have taken this to the next level and balanced out all of the flavors perfectly. This was also a great size for the price. Overall, if you are grabbing a meal at The Polite Pig, then this is worth a try, especially if you love caramel and pecans!
Salted Caramel & Maple Pecan Bar
Next, we took a trip over to Vivoli il Gelato to try two items, starting with the Strawberry Shortcake for $11. This is a thick buttermilk biscuit filled with a large scoop of vanilla gelato, strawberry syrup, and small strawberry chunks.
Strawberry Shortcake
A word of warning: this treat is MESSY. It melted almost instantly upon stepping outside into the Florida heat, so be prepared to eat this one quick and be ready for a mess. Other than that, the vanilla gelato was rich and sweet yet wonderfully light. And the portion is fairly large, so if you can eat it quick this would be great to share.
Strawberry Shortcake
The strawberry syrup adds a nice layer of sweetness that is absorbed more into the biscuit than the gelato. The strawberries did not seem fresh and were most likely thawed frozen strawberry chunks, which means that while they contributed to the dessert’s texture, they did not carry much flavor.
Strawberry Shortcake
The absolute star of this treat had to be the homemade buttermilk biscuit! It was thick and fresh with a lovely fluffy interior. It soaked up the melted gelato and strawberry syrup to make for a wonderfully creamy bite. If you love a good biscuit, then we would definitely recommend trying this one. Overall, it was not the most accurate depiction of a Strawberry Shortcake that we’ve ever had, but it was a solid treat that’s worth a try!
This biscuit is SO good!
Last up, we grabbed the Crème Brûlée Bomboloni for $5.99. This is a thick, round fried bomboloni with vanilla pastry cream inside, coated in a hard caramelized shell.
Crème Brûlée Bombolino
The exterior is a crisp caramel coating that cracks when broken, just like a crème brûlée. This held its structure very well even in the heat, and the caramel was sweet and rich without being overpowering. The dough was thick, fluffy, and perfectly soft throughout.
Crème Brûlée Bombolino
The vanilla pastry cream added a nice creamy consistency and a little more sweetness, although it was a little sparse in the treat. This is a great portion size that could be shared by two people, and we think kids will love this one for both the sweetness and how it breaks apart!
Crème Brûlée Bombolino
We will continue to bring you reviews of new food and drinks from all around Disney World, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything!
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