Remember the ‘Wispa’? It is one of the most loved chocolate bars from Cadbury in Britain. People were so fond of this chocolate that when it was discontinued, people came together to vote for it in great numbers. Today, Wispa is available in so many interesting flavours and continues to delight the taste buds of not just the British but people from across the world too.

History of Wispa Candy Bar

Wispa Candy Bar is a product of Cadbury, a British chocolate company. It is an aerated bar that was launched in 1981 to check whether or not people would like the bar. Once the bar became nationally famous, it was launched officially in 1983. Back then, it gave strong competition to a chocolate known as Aero from Rowantree (now Nestle).

In 2003, Cadbury Dairy Milk launched a campaign to relaunch their brand. It was during this time that Wispa was discontinued, and Dairy Milk Bubbly was introduced – a similar chocolate, and only it didn't look like a bar; instead, it resembled a regular slab of chocolate with small squares.

Not that Bubbly was a bad chocolate, but people missed Wispa, and in 2007, an internet campaign was launched by many enthusiasts who demanded that Wispa be brought back to the market. The company relaunched Wispa in the same year, but it was only for a limited period. However, in 2008, Cadbury launched Wispa permanently, and shops in the UK and Ireland once again began selling this delicious chocolate. Cadbury made sure that Wispa got a grand re-entry into the market. They advertised it in large outdoor posters that read – "It's back. Apparently." The small roadside posters, too, had a unique tagline that read, "Apparently, the Wispa thing is true. It's coming back. Finally. Brilliant."

How Does a Wispa Candy Bar Taste?

Wispa is an aerated chocolate that is very light and has a crumbly and velvety texture. The many air bubbles in the chocolate give it this unique feel. Cadbury is known for using good-quality chocolate. Hence, Wispa, like the other Cadbury chocolates, has a rich and smooth taste. When you bite into the candy bar, it crumbles in your mouth, and when it begins to melt, it gives a luxurious and creamy taste.

Flavours of Wispa Candy Bar

Cadbury Wispa – The original chocolate first made available to the public in 1981.

Cadbury Wispa Duo – This is the original Wispa candy bar but one that comes in two equal halves. It was launched in 2012.

Cadbury Endless Wispa – First made available in the Christmas of 2012, Endless Wispa is a long pack of 4 Wispa bars.

Cadbury Wispa Gold – This aerated milk chocolate has a layer of caramel. It was first launched in 1995.

Cadbury Wispa Gold Duo – Launched in 2020, the chocolate comes in two equal halves (perfect for sharing) with a layer of caramel.

Cadbury Wispa Gold Hazelnut flavour – This chocolate bar is a limited-edition flavour that was launched in 2021 and is available till now. It has hazelnut and caramel flavour and soft chocolate at the centre.

Cadbury Wispa Gold Salted Caramel – This chocolate was launched in 2022 and comes with a salted caramel layer.

Cadbury Bitsa Wispa – This is an aerated milk chocolate that was launched in 2012 and comes in small bite-size pieces.

Other Products With Flavour of Wispa

Cadbury Wispa Hot Chocolate – This is a chocolate drink that was launched in 2012.

Cadbury Wispa Gold Hot Chocolate- This is an instant caramel flavoured hot chocolate drink that was launched in 2014.

Cadbury Wispa Biscuits – Wispa biscuits are delicious aerated biscuits with a layer of milk chocolate. It was launched in 2014.

Cadbury Wispa Easter Egg – This is a special Wispa product that is available only on Easter. It is a hollow milk chocolate egg with 4 Wispa bars that was launched in the 1980s. It was discontinued in 2003 but was launched by the company once again in 2008. Cadbury reduced the Wispa bars in the egg to 2 instead of 4 in the Easter of 2015.

Some Discontinued Wispa Flavours

• Cadbury Wispa Mint
• Cadbury Wispa Orange
• Cadbury Wispa Bite
• Cadbury Wispa McFlurry
• Cadbury Wispa Gold McFlurry
• Cadbury Wispa Ice Cream
• Cadbury Wispa Strawberry
• Cadbury Wispaccino
• Cadbury Wispa Ice Cream Bars

These Wispa chocolate flavours and some Wispa flavoured food items have been discontinued.

Deliciously Tempting

Besides enjoying Wispa as a simple chocolate or a treat, it can also be added to certain recipes. Here is an example of how you can use Wispa in a recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 bars of Wispa Chocolate
• 60 g Cocoa Powder
• 3 Eggs
• 75 g Self Raising Flour
• 50 g White Chocolate Chips
• 50 g Milk Chocolate Chips
• 50 g Dark Chocolate Chips
• 150 g Butter
• 340 g Caster Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste

Instructions to Prepare

• Preheat the oven to 170°C and ensure it is in the non-fan setting.
• The Wispa candy bars should be kept in the freezer.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter – keep the heat on low.
• Stir the cocoa powder in the butter and set it aside.
• Wait for the butter and cocoa to cool down before the next step.
• Whisk sugar and eggs till the sugar is melted and the eggs become pale.
• Add butter and cocoa mixture to the sugar and eggs.
• Next, add the vanilla and mix.
• Sift the flour using a wooden spoon – do not over-mix.
• Now add the chocolate chips with the batter.
• Line the baking tin and add the brownie batter to it. Bake it for 30 minutes on the lower shelf.
• Take out the Wispa bar and cut each into 4 pieces. Place them on the hot brownies and then wait till the brownies are cool – it will take between 2 to 4 hours.
• The Wispa will have melted and fused with the brownies. Now slice the brownie into 12 pieces.

Wispa is a delicious chocolate that the British love!