Cadbury and Krispy Kreme just teamed up to launch the ‘dessert of dreams’

Cadbury and Krispy Kreme have partnered to launch the UK's first Double Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut made with Dairy Milk, available from July 7 to July 12 at Krispy Kreme shops for £2.99. The limited-time treat has received mixed reactions, with some praising the collaboration while others criticize Cadbury's use of palm oil.

If you were looking for a reason to celebrate today, you might like to know that it’s World Chocolate https://metro.co.uk/tag/chocolate/ Day. Yep, today July 7 commemorates the date chocolate was first introduced to Europe in 1550. And to mark the occasion, Cadbury https://metro.co.uk/tag/cadbury/ has teamed up with another major brand on an exciting launch. The chocolate giant and Krispy Kreme have come together to create the UK’s first Double Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut https://metro.co.uk/lifestyle/food/ , made with Dairy Milk. https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/31/cadbury-just-quietly-launched-incredible-new-chocolate-bar-uk-28593528/ The sweet treat promises ‘everything you love’ about the Original Glazed Krispy Kreme, but with ‘a rich chocolatey Cadbury twist’. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. But there is a bit of a catch. The new doughnut isn’t sticking around for long, as it’s only a limited-time item. It launches in Krispy Kreme retail shops from July 7 until July 12 and costs £2.99. So if you want to give it a try, you’ll have to be quick. And those who are super speedy might even be able to nab free doughnuts, as Krispy Kreme is giving away 50 dozens at its Oxford Street store in London, for one day only on July 7, and there are also chances to win other Cadbury prizes. Online, the doughnuts have been getting a lot of reaction, with many keen to give the product a try. Some hailed it as their ‘dream’ dessert, while others thought it sounded ‘super amazing’, ‘exciting’, and ‘iconic’. Over on Facebook https://metro.co.uk/tag/facebook/ , Jane Pearson hailed it ‘the best collab ever’, to which Krispy Kreme agreed it was the ‘absolute best’. However, not everyone was on board with the partnership, with some upset about Cadbury’s use of palm oil in its chocolate. Si Khan commented: ‘Mmmmm palm oil doughnut…’ As Eileen Gregg shared: ‘Cadbury chocolate has become inedible. What a way to ruin a good doughnut.’ And Peter Smart added: ‘Is there loads of palm oil though? Sorry, Krispy Kreme, I love you, but this is a big downgrade.’ Cadbury uses palm oil in its chocolate as it helps give a smoother texture. A spokesperson for Cadbury’s parent company, Mondelēz International, previously explained: ‘We’re proud of our Cadbury UK&I recipe, and it being loved by consumers. Palm oil is included in our recipes because it has properties that are ideal for achieving the beloved texture and taste that Cadbury products have offered to UK and Irish consumers for many years.’ They went on to say that palm oil is not a new ingredient in Cadbury chocolate and has been used, along with other vegetable fats, since the 1950s. However, in accordance with EU food labelling regulations, the brand has recently had to start specifying which oils are used on the packet, hence why many might think the recipe has changed. Palm oil use is widely criticised as it has long been a major driver of tropical deforestation. Some also dislike the oil itself, as it is high in saturated fats. Mondelēz International says it has been committed to sourcing palm oil sustainably since 2013, and 100% of its palm oil is Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Certified RSPO . People have also claimed that Dairy Milk bars don’t contain enough cocoa solids to be called chocolate, https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/10/cadbury-responds-rumours-dairy-milk-doesnt-meet-criteria-called-chocolate-24624573/ but this is a rumour Mondelēz International has recently debunked. The misconception seems to stem from the fact that EU regulation requires milk chocolate to have at least 25% cocoa solids, meaning Dairy Milk – which has 25% – can only be sold on the continent if it’s labelled ‘family milk chocolate.’ Here in the UK, however, the Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations 2003 stipulate a lower minimum of 20% cocoa solids https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1659/schedule/1/made , so it’s just within the rules and well above the US https://metro.co.uk/tag/us-news/ ’s 10% requirement . ‘Our chocolate meets all relevant standards required by UK and EU legislation, and we provide clear information to consumers on pack so that they can make informed decisions about what they eat,’ a spokesperson from Mondelēz International told Metro . Will you be trying the new Cadbury x Krispy Kreme collab? - Absolutely - No way This comes after another exciting collab recently launched – Jaffa Cake Digestives. https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/19/jaffa-cakes-digestives-just-teamed-launch-biscuit-dreams-28430719/ Two of the most legendary McVitie’s products, Jaffa Cakes and Chocolate Digestives, were combined to create the biscuits, which feature a classic Digestives wheatmeal biscuit base, with an orange-flavour caramel on top and a milk chocolate https://metro.co.uk/tag/chocolate/ flavour coating. And if that weren’t enough, McVitie’s also unveiled a new Hobnob flavour https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/15/mcvities-launching-a-new-hobnob-flavour-wanted-since-80s-28781860/ fans had been begging for since the 80s. White Oaty Ones have hit UK supermarket https://metro.co.uk/tag/supermarkets/ shelves, after decades in the making, and cost £2.25 for a 232g packet. 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