Who Doesn't Love Toblerone?
Americans love their candy bars. Grocery store aisles in the U.S. are packed with familiar domestically-produced favorites despite some of the best chocolate bars being made outside of the country. From creamy European milk chocolate to inventive flavor combinations, international candy bars provide a different, and sometimes better, bite. Here are 20 international candy bars that Americans would love.
1. Cadbury Dairy Milk (United Kingdom)
Cadbury Dairy Milk is one of the most globally beloved chocolate bars. Made in the UK, it’s sweeter and creamier than many U.S. milk chocolates. It achieves this via its higher milk content also features a smoother texture. Cadbury milk chocolate melts in your mouth and delivers a rich, comforting flavor.
2. Kinder Bueno (Italy)
This chocolate bar marries creamy hazelnut filling with a crisp wafer and a milk chocolate coating. It’s decadent but not overly heavy, and it manages to balance its sweetness with an interesting texture. This is one of the finest chocolate bars produced in Italy.
3. Toblerone (Switzerland)
Everyone recognizes Toblerone’s triangle shape. It’s also one of the few international chocolate bars where people know where it’s made. This Swiss delight is sweet, nutty, and even has a slight floral note.
4. Milka Alpine Milk (Germany)
This bar is beloved internationally for its next-level creaminess and muted sweetness. Made in Germany using Alpine milk, its soft quality and milk flavor feel luxurious. Milka Alpine Milk is more comforting than bold, and that’s what makes it so delightful.
5. Galaxy Chocolate Bar (United Kingdom)
This UK-produced bar has a silky texture that tastes as if it’s whipped to perfection. It’s much richer and smoother than most American milk chocolate, nd there’s a caramelized undertone. It’s a step above the average candy bar without being overly complex.
6. Aero (United Kingdom)
Most people think that Aero is American because of its popularity, but it’s actually produced in the UK. IItsbubbly a,erated texture offers a lighter experience than most chocolate bars while still delivering that chocolate punch.
7. Crunchie (United Kingdom)
Who can resist Crunchie’s honeycomb toffee center? Every bite shatters the toffee, filling your mouth with a delectable sweetness. Americans who like Butterfinger or Heath would appreciate Crunchie’s textural contrast.
8. Lion Bar (United Kingdom)
The Lion Bar combines caramel, wafer, and crisped cereal, all of which are coated in milk chocolate. This bar, produced outside the U.S, somehow manages to be chewy, crunchy, and filling in every bite. The toasted cereal provides a savory note that cuts through the sweetness.
9. Wispa (United Kingdom)
Wispa is a candy bar that most Americans don’t even know exists. It’s like a cousin of Aero, but with a thicker aerated center. Made in the UK, it offers a richness and bubbly texture. The chocolate also offers a nice depth and creaminess. If you love smooth chocolate and something unique will love Wispa.
10. Bounty (Netherlands)
This European-produced bar is uniquely positioned on the market thanks to its coconut filling and milk chocolate coating. It’s distinctly different from most American bars and feels more like dessert. While Bounty is available in the U.S., it is not widely distributed and embraced.
11. Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate (Germany)
Ritter Sport Bars are popular for their square shape and high-quality chocolate. The classic milk chocolate version is well-balanced, smooth, and has the perfect touch of sweetness. It’s crafted in a way that can only be achieved by German chocolatiers.
12. Daim (Sweden)
Crunchy almond caramel coated in milk chocolate, Daim delivers a sharp crunch with some bitter sweetness. The caramel is nice and firm and far less sticky than American caramel or toffee. Americans who like their candy bars to be nutty and crunchy will enjoy the boldness of Daim.
13. Fry’s Chocolate Cream (United Kingdom)
Fry’s Chocolate Cream is one of the oldest bars in the world. It’s still produced in the UK, and features a rich dark chocolate shell that covers a fondant-style or fruity center. It shares some similarities with York Peppermint Patties, but with a greater depth of flavor, and it tastes less sugary.
14. Cadbury Fruit & Nut
This classic from Cadbury blends milk chocolate with raisins and almonds to create a truly chewy bite. Made in the UK, Fruit & Nut eats more like a dessert than a candy bar. This is the perfect candy bar for anyone who likes trail mix but wants it to be a touch sweeter.
15. KitKat Chunky (United Kingdom)
While KitKat is popular in the U.S., the UK-produced Chunky version was never fully adopted by American candy lovers. KitKat Chunky is thicker, crunchier, and made with a different type of chocolate. The wafer-to-chocolate ratio is indulgently perfect and far bolder than the traditional version.
16. Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate (Netherlands)
This bar with the fun name is ethically sourced and contains bold, vibrant flavors. Produced in the Netherlands, it’s made with creamy milk chocolate that’s only slightly sweet. Its uneven segments symbolize the inequality in the cocoa industry.
17. Perugina Baci (Italy)
Baci chocolates are a sweet Italian delicacy with a hazelnut center mixed with gianduja and coated in dark chocolate. Baci is sophisticated, nutty, and bittersweet. This is a great choice for Americans who adore dark chocolate and European desserts.
18. Green & Black’s Organic Milk Chocolate (United Kingdom)
Produced in the UK, Green & Black’s uses organic, ethically sourced chocolate with a deep cocoa flavor. It’s creamy and less sugary than most American candy bars, and appeals to those who want cleaner ingredients while also enjoying some indulgence.
19. Yorkie (United Kingdom)
Yorkie is a chunky milk chocolate bar that’s substantial and filling. Its thick pieces offer a satisfying snap and a dairy-forward flavor. Anyone who loves a hefty candy bar would go nuts for Yorkie’s bold but no-frills approach.
20. Côte d'Or Milk Chocolate (Belgium)
Côte d'Or is a Belgian chocolate brand that’s beloved for its rich cocoa flavor and silky smooth texture. The milk chocolate variety balances creaminess with richness without being cloyingly sweet.
