Pizza franchise, Eagle Boys, has shown that it can do more than just pizza, with its chocolate fudge mousse dessert receiving a gold medal at the 2010 Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show.

Developed by Australian dessert producer, Exquisine, the chocolate fudge mousse took out the Dairy Dessert – Other Than Custard category, and will now compete in the Australian Grand Dairy Awards later this year.

Christine Hooper, Eagle Boys’ group marketing executive said the win indicates that the franchise’s non-pizza menu items are fast gaining recognition.

“Two months ago we launched the biggest revamp of the Eagle Boys menu in the company’s history, with 31 new items. Apart from new pizzas, the new items include desserts such as the chocolate fudge mousse, pasta dishes, side dishes and drinks,” she said.

“In the past, entries from pizza chains have never progressed far. But despite being up against leading independent chefs and restaurants, our chocolate fudge mousse has convinced judges it is among the best in its field.”