When it comes to snacks, I tend to stick to my favorites. I’m usually hesitant to try new flavors, preferring to play it safe rather than risk spending money on something I might not enjoy. But the one time I break this habit is while traveling. Exploring new treats in different countries is part of the adventure, especially when it comes to chocolate bars.
During a trip to South Africa with my boyfriend—who grew up there—we eagerly planned the local snacks we wanted to try. In our first supermarket visit, I was amazed to discover several Cadbury bars I’d never seen before, like the Lunch Bar with its peanuts, caramel, and crispy wafer, and the Chomp bar rich with wafer and caramel.
There were also intriguing variations of the classic Dairy Milk: Mint Crisp and Cashew Coconut, among others. But the real star—the one I was told to try—was the Cadbury P.S. Caramilk bar. From the very first bite, it was an instant favorite.
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Contrary to typical chocolate bars, the P.S. Caramilk bar contains no solid chocolate but layers of crispy wafer and caramel-flavored cream coated in Cadbury’s distinctive Caramilk confection. It is an exquisite balance of crunch, sweetness, and creaminess—truly close to perfection.
Here lies the problem: the Cadbury P.S. bar is only available in South Africa. Occasionally, South African import stores carry them, but they’re often sold out—and understandably so. If I had access, I’d stockpile them myself.
While the UK market offers Cadbury Caramilk bars, they simply don’t match the magic of the P.S. bar. The wafer’s crispiness in the P.S. adds a satisfying texture that the Caramilk Crispy bar fails to replicate.
So, Cadbury UK, if you’re listening, please bring the P.S. Caramilk bar home. Otherwise, I might just need an extra suitcase for my next South African visit to haul enough bars back.
Until then, I’ll make do with my trusty Wispa and Whole Nut bars, eagerly awaiting the chance to enjoy my newfound favorite again.