cocoa

It said prices have now stabilised or declined for some key commodities like cocoa, coffee and olive oil.

"Chocolate also got more expensive as global prices of cocoa remain high owing to poor harvests," she said.

Drought in the UK has meant that crop yields were lower this year, while extreme weather in other countries has raised the wholesale prices of goods like coffee beans and cocoa.

Add a little cocoa powder or melted bittersweet chocolate to the cream if you want depth.

The chocolate industry has suffered from rising cocoa prices in recent years, reaching a record high in December, driven by a sharp fall in cocoa production.