Charleston Chew: the nougat bar born from the dance craze of the Roaring Twenties since 1925!

In 1925, Donley Cross was a Shakespearean actor in San Francisco. A fall on stage injured him and ended his career. Reinventing himself in candy, he teamed up with Charlie Fox to create a new confectionery bar. To name it, he chose the Charleston — the wild, joyful dance that had all of Roaring Twenties America in a fever. The Charleston Chew was born! Now part of Tootsie Roll Industries, this nougat bar is a timeless American classic. My American Market brings it to you straight from the source!

The trick that made Charleston Chew legendary: the freezer!

The Charleston Chew is delicious at room temperature — but it's in the freezer that it reveals its full potential! Put the bar in the freezer for 30 minutes, then snap it sharply against a hard surface. The nougat shatters into crunchy little pieces — frozen "nuggets" with a unique texture, somewhere between hard candy and melty nougat. Americans call it the "Charleston Crack" and it's become a national tradition! Some prefer it warm — a few seconds in the microwave and the nougat goes ultra-melty. Your call!

The 3 Charleston Chew flavors

Charleston Chew Vanilla — the original since 1925! A soft, creamy vanilla nougat coated in milk chocolate. The recipe almost unchanged in 100 years. It's sweet, smooth, with that signature chewy (stretchy and melty) texture.
Charleston Chew Strawberry — strawberry nougat coated in milk chocolate. The fruity, tangy flavor that pleasantly surprises. The favorite of strawberry lovers!
Charleston Chew Chocolatey — double chocolate! Chocolate nougat in a chocolatey coating. For the real cocoa fans — intense and generous!

Each flavor comes in several formats — from the individual bar to the family pack. Perfect for testing all three and finding your favorite!

Where to buy Charleston Chew in Europe?

The Charleston Chew is impossible to find in regular European stores. My American Market, the No.1 online American grocery store, brings it to you straight from the States. Express delivery!

Into retro American candy? Check out Annabelle's, Barton's and Tootsie Roll in our shop too!

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