A little reason to celebrate
National Chocolate Caramel Day
Food ยท March 19
A day for chocolate and caramel together, from chewy wrapped squares to drizzled sundaes and layered candy bars.
National Chocolate Caramel Day falls on Friday, March 19, 2027. That is 143 days away.
Chocolate and caramel are two different kinds of sweet that happen to get along very well. Caramel is sugar cooked until it turns golden and deep in flavor, often with butter and cream added to make it soft and chewy. Chocolate brings a slight bitterness that keeps all that sugar in check.
The pairing shows up in a lot of forms. There are caramels dipped in chocolate, chocolate shells with runny caramel inside, candy bars stacked in layers, and brownies with a ribbon of caramel through the middle. A spoonful of warm caramel sauce over chocolate ice cream counts too. Some people like a pinch of salt on top, which makes both flavors taste a little louder.
Making caramel at home is simple in theory and fussy in practice. The sugar can go from amber to burnt in less than a minute, so it helps to stay at the stove and keep an eye on the color. Melted sugar is also very hot and sticks to skin, so a long spoon and some patience are good company. For anyone who would rather skip the pot, store-bought caramel sauce or a bag of soft caramels works fine for drizzling or melting.
The texture is half the experience. Dark chocolate with firm caramel gives a snap and then a slow chew, while milk chocolate with soft caramel is gentler all the way through. Tasting a few side by side is a pleasant way to find out which camp you are in, and you may end up in both.
Ways to celebrate
- Try a chocolate caramel candy you have never had before.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over a bowl of chocolate ice cream.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt on a chocolate caramel square.
- Bake brownies with a swirl of caramel through the batter.
- Share a box of chocolate caramels with coworkers or neighbors.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, March 19 |
| 2027 | Friday, March 19 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 19 |
| 2029 | Monday, March 19 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, March 19 |
Also on March 19
- National Poultry Day
- National Let's Laugh Day
- National Backyard Day
- Certified Nurses Day
- St. Joseph's Day
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