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It's time to indulge in some delicious sweetness and celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19! This special day was created in 2017 to honor the perfect combination of two classic treats - chocolate and caramel. Both are beloved around the world, with a long history of being used for sweet treats and desserts. Now it's your chance to explore the amazing flavor combinations that can be created when these two ingredients come together. So grab your favorite chocolate and caramel treats and get ready to celebrate this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Caramel</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-19th century, American candy makers began making hard candies, including caramels, which were originally sweet and unflavored.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1875</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Indulgence in Milk Chocolate</div><div class='timeline-text'>Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate by mixing a powdered milk developed by Henri Nestlé with the liquor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chocolate-covered Caramels</div><div class='timeline-text'>Milton S. Hershey, founder of The Hershey Company, began producing delicious chocolate-covered caramels before Hershey's famous chocolate bars.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Caramel-filled Chocolates</div><div class='timeline-text'>Goo Goo Cluster, the first-ever combination candy bar containing chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, was created by Standard Candy Company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise in Chocolate Caramel Day Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the early 21st century, the observance of National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 became increasingly popular among sweet lovers across the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own caramel chocolate treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Combine your favorite ingredients like chocolate, caramel, nuts, and marshmallows to make delicious caramel chocolate bars. Or, get creative and make individual truffles or other unique treats.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a chocolate caramel party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a chocolate caramel party. Ask everyone to bring their favorite chocolate caramel recipes and have an enjoyable evening exchanging stories about your favorite chocolates and caramels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a chocolate store</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local chocolate store and try some of the delicious chocolate caramels they have on offer. From nutty caramels to creamy truffles, you're sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a chocolate caramel cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing says celebration like a delicious cake! Bake a yummy chocolate caramel cake using your favorite recipe, and invite friends and family to enjoy it with you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Buy a chocolate caramel gift box</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick up a selection of your favorite chocolate caramels from the store and put them together in a gift box. Give them as presents to friends and family, or simply enjoy them for yourself.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate and caramel is a classic flavor combination</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The combination of chocolate and caramel is a classic that never gets old! Whether it's in the form of ice cream, cookies or candy bars, this delicious pairing has been pleasing taste buds everywhere for years. In fact, the two flavors are so perfect together that they're impossible to resist!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate and caramel make an amazing dessert</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like a decadent dessert made with chocolate and caramel. Try making brownies topped with a gooey layer of caramel sauce and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts - trust us, you won't be disappointed! Or how about no-bake cheesecake bars with a drizzle of chocolate syrup? Yum!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate and caramel can be enjoyed all year round</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Chocolate Caramel Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in this classic flavor combination. But thankfully, you don't have to wait until October 7th each year - you can enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate and caramel any day of the week!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>In 1900, Milton Hershey Introduced the First Caramel Chocolate Bar</h3><p class='facts-content'>Known as the "Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Caramel Filling", it paved the way for caramel's delectable inclusion in chocolate bars around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many Different Types of Chocolate can be Paired with Caramel</h3><p class='facts-content'>Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate all make exquisite pairings with caramel, leading to an endless array of sweet treats.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Caramel Is Made From a Simple Base of Sugar, Butter, and Cream</h3><p class='facts-content'>The luscious golden-brown treat is made by heating these ingredients and letting them meld together into a deliriously delicious concoction.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Variety of Textures and Flavours are Achievable with Chocolate and Caramel</h3><p class='facts-content'>The duo can be enjoyed in a sticky and gooey form, like in candy bars and cookies, or set firm and crisp like in toffees and certain types of pralines.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Caramel and Chocolate are Used in Many Traditional Desserts Around the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>From America's caramel fudge to France's chocolate caramel mousse, these two beloved ingredients are key players in many worldwide culinary delights.</p></div></div>
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