Chocolate fans have greeted news that Cadbury has axed one of the ‘best chocolate bars in years’ with horror. The maker revealed on X, formerly twitter this week that the Peanut Caramel Crisp Bar has gone to the chocolate factory in the sky.

On X Amy asked: “@CadburyUK have you discontinued the peanut caramel crisp bar??” And Cadbury replied: “Peanut Caramel Crisp Bars have been discontinued. However, we still have lots of other chocolatey treats to try,” linking to a page of products.

Amy replied: “Aw no! That sucks, its our favourite!!”

The bar was launched in 2017 and fan Barkle said previously: “Cadbury’s Peanut Caramel Crisp is the best chocolate bar they have created in years. Kind of like Dairy Milk meets Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.”

In hawaii said: “I Love all kinds of choco but esp the bars Cadbury dairy milk do those big taste ones? the peanut caramel crisp one goes so stupid good.”

When it was launched Cadbury’s Katrina Davison said: “The UK is going nuts for nuts. We have once again made sure our fans can enjoy their favourite chocolate with a new taste and texture experience they will love. The Big Taste range is all about generous layers and textures. Cadbury Dairy Milk Big Taste Peanut Caramel Crisp is the perfect example of why they’re so great to share.”

Pledge said in a gushing online review: “This stuff should be illegal! It’s simply delicious but addictive. My new favourite bar but trouble is I can’t control myself and end up scoffing the whole massive bar!” Honest said: “Amazing chocolate. Has soft, chewy, creamy and crunchy textures on the inside - tastes like a proper premium product.

“The peanut butter textures are nice and sweet, but not overly so. The chocolate is standard Dairy Milk and obviously, no complaints there. Goes hand in hand with peanut butter!” Richi asked: “This tastes … weird. Has Cadbury’s new owner finally changed the formulation of the chocolate?

“I know it mucked about with Creme Eggs, but not the bars. Until now?”