Cadbury produces the popular Easter confection known as the Creme Egg.
The Creme Egg is a seasonal chocolate confection with a milk-chocolate shell and a soft white-and-yellow fondant center designed to resemble the white and yolk of a boiled egg. It was introduced in 1963 by J. S. Fry & Sons as Fry’s Creme Egg, then renamed Cadbury Creme Egg in 1971 after Fry’s became part of the Cadbury family of brands.
Cadbury is now owned by Mondelēz International, but the product continues to be marketed under the Cadbury name in most markets. A common mix-up concerns the United States: The Hershey Company produces and markets Cadbury products there under licensing arrangements, but the brand associated with the Creme Egg is still Cadbury.
The confection is sold mainly during the Easter season and has inspired variations such as Mini Creme Eggs, Caramel Eggs, White Creme Eggs, and Oreo versions. Its filling is fondant, not dairy cream, despite the product’s name.