National Chocolate Caramel Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 15, 2022
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National Chocolate Caramel Day is all about enjoying German chocolate-covered caramel.

Where is National Chocolate Caramel Day celebrated?

The celebration of National Chocolate Caramel Day is observed on March 19 every year in the United States of America.

Who is National Chocolate Caramel Day celebrated by?

National Chocolate Caramel Day celebrates the delicious flavor of chocolate caramel and is observed by all the chocolate and caramel lovers of the USA.

When did National Chocolate Caramel Day first start?

No information is available as to when the celebration of this day first started.

Who started National Chocolate Caramel Day?

There is no clear history about who started the tradition of National Chocolate Caramel Day.

History And Timeline

The history, founder, as well as the origin of National Chocolate Caramel Day, are anonymous, but chocolate caramel has a long history. Milton Hershey is credited with making chocolate caramel after he introduced the chocolate caramel recipes in the early 1880s.

Soon, he started to experiment with caramel candy. In 1893, he attended the World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago and bought some German-built machines to make the chocolate bars with caramel and chocolate.

Hershey’s first product was a chocolate-covered caramel. Even though the chocolate caramel might have existed before this, it was made popular by Mr. Hershey.

Popularity Of Chocolate Bars

The English Chocolate Company known as Fry’s, invented the first cream-filled chocolate bar in the world.

1866

Popularity Of Caramel Recipes

The recipe books which included the renowned 'Mrs. Lincoln’s Boston Cook Book', issued in 1884, made the household recipes for caramel common.

1884

William Hershey Takes The Lead

In 1893, he attended the World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago and bought some German-built machines to make the chocolate bars with caramel and chocolate.

1893

Chocolate And War

Chocolate bars were distributed among the troops by Hershey during World War Two to increase their energy levels.

1939–1945

French Origin Of Caramel

The first caramel candy was made by Henri Le Roux, a renowned chocolatier from France after he attended a culinary school in Switzerland.

1960

Traditions And Customs

The traditions and customs that are followed on National Chocolate Caramel Day are to bake or cook and have a joyful time exploring different creative recipes with caramel and chocolate.

You can treat yourself to some tasty chocolate caramel bars, candies, cakes, or brownies on this day. You could also try to make your own version of chocolate caramel with milk chocolate or dark chocolate and share your experience with family and friends.

Spread your celebration photos and ideas on your social media account on the day using #ChocolateCaramelDay on the posts.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day

There are several ways of celebrating National Chocolate Caramel Day. You can add caramel to your chocolate ice cream or enjoy your favorite chocolate caramel bar.

You could also go to your favorite restaurant or bakery and order some chocolate caramel desserts and enjoy them with family and friends. If you love to cook you can make a big batch of the dessert with brown sugar, milk, maybe a little dark chocolate or caramel sauce and share it with family, friends, and colleagues.

You can also try to make various recipes with chocolate and caramel and share them online using the hashtag #NationalChocolateCaramelDay. The day celebrates the delicious dish and provides opportunities to eat it without any judgment.

Facts And Stats

  • This day is ideal to remember how Americans love their chocolates as witnessed by Hershey's plant in Pennsylvania which makes 20,000 Hershey's Kisses every minute.
  • It's also the day to know that America's favorite chocolate brand Hershey's started out with expensive gourmet chocolate bars in their early days which few could afford.
  • When you eat a Hershey's kiss on Chocolate Caramel Day you are gaining 25 calories.

When was chocolate caramel invented?

Chocolate caramel was invented around the 1960s.

Who invented chocolate with caramel?

The genius behind the invention of the combination was Milton Hershey. 

Is there a national caramel day?

Yes, there is a National Caramel Day which falls on April 5. 

What is the correct way to say caramel?

The right way to say caramel is ka-ruh-mel.

How do you make caramel chocolate?

The caramel sauce is added to layers of chocolate to make the heavenly combination of chocolate caramel. 

How to fill chocolate with caramel?

To fill chocolate with caramel, put the cooled caramel sauce into a piping bag and fill the chocolate molds three-quarters full with caramel.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, March 18, 2019
  • Wednesday, March 18, 2020
  • Friday, March 18, 2022
  • Saturday, March 18, 2023
  • Monday, March 18, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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