Best Traditional Use of Chocolate
The Salty Caramel Truffle by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Honorable Mention: Peach Basil Bon Bon with Caramelized Horseradish
by CocoTutti
Best Non-Traditional Use of Chocolate
Chocolate Rose Petal Sauce by PremRose Edibles
Best Chocolate Candy (Best Marriage of Chocolate and Candy)
The Pretzel Drumstick by Peggy’s Handmade Chocolates
Best Use of Chocolate in a Baked Good
Earth Brownies by Oregon Coast Culinary Institute students Chloe Gibb & Faith Amend
Honorable Mention: Ramblin’ Rose Brownie by Lillie Belle Farms Handmade Chocolates
Best Truffle
For the first time in Chocolate Festival history, a tie between:
The Bananas Foster Truffle by Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates
~And~
The Dark Chocolate Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Truffle by Smitten: Artisan Truffles
Best Raw Chocolate Product
The Peruvian Raw Cacao Nectar Bar by Honey Mama’s
Honorable Mention: The Heatwave by The Great Unbaked
Best in Show
People’s Choice Awards
First Runner Up: Cocotutti
Second Runner Up: Fera’Wyn’s Artisan Chocolates