5 Sweet Treats to Try in Invercargill

A top notch neighbourhood spot in the industrial side of Invercargill, Industry’s caramel doughnuts features “white whip” (AKA white chocolate and cream cheese), caramel, freshly whipped cream, and caramel milk chocolate. Different flavours are on offer each Friday, but even if the caramel doughnut isn’t on the menu upon your visit, you’ll be well taken care of. Each option seems better than the next, with a couple of other favourite flavours, including banoffee and raspberry and lemon curd. Just get in quick before they sell out!

It may be the “seriously good chocolate” company but the raspberry cheesecake definitely falls under the “seriously good” category as well. It features a light and fluffy center with local, freeze dried raspberries on top. The perfect go-to when you want something delightfully sweet without being overpowering.

While the brunch menu is on hold at Black Shag, the cabinet is still filled with various goodies using local ingredients, including produce from the café's garden. Since it hit the scene, this almond croissant has been the bestseller. Think frangipane filled pastry doused in crispy shaved almonds. What's not to love? 

A take on the traditional dessert called a Hello Rosie, the Hello Daisy slice trades raisins for apricots and chocolate chips for chocolate buttons (which means more chocolate for all of us--a definite win). The biscuit crumb adds the perfect texture to each bite, making it a no-brainer why this treat is one of The Pantry’s best sellers.

If it's possible, this decadent dessert from The Batch tastes even better than it looks. Featuring a crispy dark chocolate biscuit with a chewy centre, it all comes together with  a milky Peppermint cream, topped with a chocolate ganache. According to the chef, the secret to this recipe is using quality ingredients (especially the dark chocolate).