This month, we’re shining a spotlight on our favourite sweet spice and sharing our favourite vanilla products, recipes and flavour pairings with you!
by Lyndsey Hall
6 January 2025
You might think vanilla is a classic flavour whose popularity was never in question, and you wouldn’t be wrong; it’s a staple in many kitchens, particularly bakeries. But with the growing need for natural, non-artificial flavourings and ingredients, vanilla has risen to new heights.
The nostalgia trend has also given vanilla a boost up the flavour charts, bringing back simpler, more traditional recipes and flavour pairings. From trifle to Victoria sponge cake and bread and butter pudding, the warming, comforting flavour of vanilla is top of the pops right now. And it couldn’t be simpler to achieve with the latest innovative vanilla products, including solid, grateable vanilla, Norohy Tadoka, and organic Madagascan vanilla bean paste, Vanifusion, as well as classic Bourbon vanilla extract, vanilla powder and premium quality vanilla beans.
Vanilla is a wonderfully versatile product and as such, is used in many chocolate and bakery applications! However, we think some of the best pairings are:
Feeling inspired? Go traditional or put your own twist on one of our fabulous recipes:
Keep an eye out for our next flavour of the month article in February…
We love to see your creations, tag us on social media @keylinkltd with all your vanilla creations!