Disney4me Posted 10 minutes ago Report Posted 10 minutes ago We might still have a few weeks left to wait for Festival of the Holidays to kick off in EPCOT, but the Festival of the Holidays food and fun has officially kicked off in Disneyland at Disney California Adventure! Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar We’ve spent several days enjoying the festival already, but today we are going to be diving into some of the additional offerings that can be found at the restaurants around the park rather than the exclusive booths, to see if they should be added to your festival must-try list. First, we headed over to Terran Treats to snag the Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. This is made with a chocolate lava cake topped with salted caramel, fleur de sel, whipped topping, and fruity cereal. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake This was a rich, chocolatey dessert that we think will be a fan favorite for both kids and adults! The chocolate lava cake was moist, smooth, soft, and full of incredible chocolate flavors. The salted caramel did not come through very strongly, but the whipped topping was light and airy, which really helped to balance out the density of the cake. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Both cereal toppings were slightly stale, but they still provided a nice crunch and offered a needed balance compared to the soft texture of the cake. We were also surprised to find that this one was not overly sweet, and we would definitely try this dessert again! Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake We also stopped by Clarabelle’s to grab the Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar. This is a Mickey Ice Cream Bar that was dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candy. Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar If you love peppermint, this should be a must-try for you! The peppermint flavor was amazing and really enhanced the already iconic Mickey Ice Cream Bar flavors. The white chocolate and milk chocolate worked together beautifully, and this was one of the best Mickey Ice Cream Bars we have ever had! Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar We also grabbed the Southern Holiday Brisket Taco over at Studio Catering Co. This was made with Chipotle BBQ brisket, corn salsa, cotija, crema, and a lime wedge. Southern Holiday Brisket Taco This was delicious! It was definitely very spicy, so be warned if you are spice-averse. The sauce had an incredible sweetness with a nice kick of spicy heat. The crema, corn, and lime all help cut the heat, but we would still only recommend grabbing this if you are a fan of spice. The brisket was cooked well and was very tender, but we would have preferred slightly smaller pieces. Overall, this was incredible. Southern Holiday Brisket Taco We also tried the Caramel Apple Bread Pudding from Aunt Cass Café. This is made with caramelized apples, whipped topping, and caramel sauce. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding Unfortunately, this was slightly underwhelming. While it was not a bad treat, we had others that we preferred over this. The caramel had a slightly artificial taste, but the apples on top were very tasty. It also tasted slightly undercooked, and we would recommend trying other treats around the festival instead. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding Next, we visited Smokejumpers Grill to try the Loaded Pulled Pork Fries. These were seasoned fries with cranberry BBQ sauce and gochujang aïoli, topped with pickled onions and chives. Loaded Pulled Pork Fries These were also not a favorite for us. The cranberry sauce was extremely sweet, and while the gochujang aïoli and pickled onions provided a nice kick, the flavors did not blend together very well. The spice really lingered, and the fries themselves were more soggy than crisp due to all the sauce. We did enjoy the tenderness of the pulled pork, but unless you really want to try some unique loaded fries, we would recommend maybe trying some of the other items instead. Loaded Pulled Pork Fries Finally, we went over to Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta to try the Cookie Butter Trifle. This is made with cookie butter, cheesecake mousse, and vanilla chantilly, topped with a spice cookie. Cookie Butter Trifle If you love cookie butter, you will be a fan of this treat! The mousse was light, airy, and had a nice level of sweetness without being overpowering. As you continue to eat, the sweetness does get a bit strong, but the graham cracker adds a great crunchy texture. The Biscoff cookie was a bit soggy from sitting in the whipped topping and mousse, but it was still a nice addition. This was not the best item we had at the festival, but it was fun, easily shareable, and worth a try if you love cookie butter. 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