Lancaster Soft Crmes Caramel Candies, 4-Ounce Bags (Pack of 8) Inspired by Milton Hersheys original caramels recipe, Lancaster Soft Crmes are a surprisingly smooth caramel. These perfect little morsels are just what you need to add a bit of old-fashioned comfort to your everyday snacking. Dessert Just Got Sweeter About Lancaster Caramels Milton Hersheys original caramel recipe is the inspiration behind Lancaster Crmes. Hershey built The Lancaster Caramel Company in 1886, sealing his reputation as a candy maker and paving the way for his world-renowned chocolate factory. Today, we craft Lancaster Crmes by blending high-quality ingredients with care to create a deliciously rich caramel flavor. Try them in Caramel, Caramel and Vanilla, and Vanilla and Raspberry.