Black Star Pastry's Newest Dessert Is an Edible Fruit-Flavoured Balloon

Regular balloons might be considered a choking hazard, but the ones you'll find floating around at The Galeries next week are anything but — these ones are 100 percent edible and don't taste like rubber at all.

Instead, the balloons come in a range of much more appealing fruity flavours like coconut, raspberry, passionfruit and orange. The whimsical desserts have been created by Sydney's legendary pastry artists Black Star exclusively for the retail precinct's SpringVention celebrations, which run from September 7-10. The floating treats will be on offer for free from midday each day, from the ground floor's pop-up Edible Balloon Bar.

SpringVention is an initiative that sees CBD shopping precinct ring in the new season with a range of events. Across the four days, there'll be food specials, live music and special installations by acclaimed Sydney artist Dina Broadhurst. While you're there, take it as an opportunity to check out The Grounds of the City.

SpringVention runs from Thursday, September 7, until Sunday, September 10, taking over The Galeries, at 500 George Street, Sydney. Get your hands on those free edible balloons from midday each day, at the Edible Balloon Bar on the ground floor.