Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Frangelico

Frangelico

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Frangelico's optimal flavour pairings.

Frangelico is defined by the unmistakable flavours of vanilla and hazelnut, but beneath its sweetness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as almond, caramel, and sugar, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Frangelico is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how cocoa powder's cocoa tones ground Frangelico, and how coffee extract's javaine notes create a surprising synergy with its sweet aroma.

Flavour Profile Of Frangelico Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

The flavour notes evoked by Frangelico

Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of Frangelico

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, spice, and nectarous) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

Flavour Pairing Method


To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.


Our analysis reveals a strong connection between vanilla and coffee flavours. Since Frangelico has a distinct vanillic flavour, try pairing it with the coffee-like flavours of coffee extract.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Frangelico with coffee extract.

  • Espresso and walnut loaf cake with brown butter icing recipe
    The Telegraph

    This is not like a regular coffee cake; it's denser as it's made with the melt-and-mix method. I use a delicious coffee extract by the vanilla company Nielsen-Massey, which is available from Sainsbury's for £4. If you can't find it use Camp, which is available at Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Prep time: 30 minutes  Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes 10 Fo...

    • Harmonious Flavours Of Frangelico


    Just as our ingredient analysis revealed that vanilla and tea-like flavours are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in Frangelico. For instance, the hazelnut notes of Frangelico are strongly associated with mouldy and butyric accents.

    The notes complementing the various aroma accents of Frangelico can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Frangelico And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    The flavour notes evoked by Frangelico

    Complementary flavours of Frangelico

    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of Frangelico

    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of cocoa powder offers many of the aromas complementary to Frangelico, including cocoa and coffee aromas. Because the flavour profile of cocoa powder has many of the of the features that are complementary to Frangelico, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Cocoa Powder Are Represented By Longer Bars

    The flavour notes evoked by cocoa powder

    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of cocoa powder

    The chart above shows the unique profile of cocoa powder across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Frangelico.


    Recipes That Pair Frangelico With Cocoa Powder


  • Bacon, Bourbon, and Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe
    Serious Eats

    Forget wussy crumbled bacon on top. For this one, we emulsify bacon fat right into the drink. If you like Nutella and you like bacon, this spiked hot chocolate is the one for you.
  • Hazelnut bavarois with banana and yoghurt sorbet
    Great British Chefs

    There are a mind-boggling six elements to this incredible dessert from Greg Anderson, which would put even professional chefs through their paces. The bavarois (which is made up of a thin sponge base, set hazelnut mousse and topped with hazelnut jelly) comes accompanied by a chocolate crumb, white chocolate aero, a chocolate and praline macaron, a ...

    • Linked Flavour Notes


    Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Frangelico, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

    The Flavour Notes That Harmonise With Frangelico And The Ingredients That Share Some Of These Notes

    Frangelico's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours


    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Acidic

    Herbal

    Vegetal

    Maillard

    Earthy

    Woody

    Carnal

    The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Frangelico, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to Frangelico.


    What To Drink With Frangelico


    The graphite notes in pomerol make it a perfect pairing with frangelico. Likewise, the coffee flavours in black coffee create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of frangelico below.




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