Salted caramel, a flavour that has taken the culinary world by storm, combines the rich, buttery notes of caramel with the unexpected yet harmonious addition of sea salt. This is one of OMG! Decadent Donuts quartets of drizzles designed to enhance the already decadently delicious hot fresh donuts.
The delightful fusion of salt with caramel was popularized in the late 1990s by French pastry chef Pierre Hermé no less, who is often credited with creating the salted butter caramel macaron.
Hermé’s innovation was a revelation, taking the classic sweetness of caramel and elevating it with a touch of salt, which enhanced the overall flavour profile by balancing sweetness with a hint of savoury.
The concept of combining sweet and salty flavours, however, is not new. It dates back to ancient times when people discovered that salt could enhance the taste of sweets. What Hermé did was refine this combination into a sophisticated culinary delight, paving the way for salted caramel to become a beloved flavour in desserts, candies, and beverages worldwide. Bet he didn’t think of it being drizzled on a hot fresh donut though!
Salted Caramel Sauce on a Hot Fresh Donut: A Match Made in Heaven
Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy donut, its surface crisp and golden from cooking. Now, imagine this donut drizzled generously with a rich, glossy salted caramel sauce. The first bite is a revelation: the initial crunch gives way to the tender, airy interior of the donut, while the luscious caramel sauce flows over your taste buds, its sweetness tempered perfectly by the tang of sea salt.
The magic of this combination lies in the contrast and complement of textures and flavours. The hot donut, fresh out of the fryer, provides warmth and comfort, its slight crispiness juxtaposed (fancy smancy word) against its soft, pillowy inside. The salted caramel sauce, meanwhile, adds a decadent richness, with the salt cutting through the sweetness to prevent it from becoming cloying. This balance ensures that each bite remains intriguing and satisfying, making it nearly impossible to stop at just one.
Is the Salted Caramel Drizzle free from all the usual OMG! Free Froms?
Yes, of course, as with all OMG! products, our newest drizzle flavour is free from gluten, dairy, egg, wheat, yeast, nuts and sulphites. It is also 100% natural with nothing artificial.
Complementary Flavours to Salted Caramel
Salted caramel is versatile and pairs beautifully with a variety of flavours, creating endless possibilities for culinary creativity. Here are some of our bespoke sugar flavours that harmonize wonderfully with salted caramel:
- Cacao Delish: The deep, bittersweet notes of chocolate provide a perfect counterpoint to the sweet and salty complexity of salted caramel.
- Coffee Coffee Yum Yum: The robust, slightly bitter flavour of coffee enhances the sweetness of caramel and saltiness, creating a sophisticated and balanced taste experience. Salted caramel lattes, for instance, are a popular choice for coffee lovers seeking a touch of decadence in their cup.
- OMG! Cinnamon: The spicy warmth of the cinnamon melds seamlessly with the buttery, sweet notes of caramel, while the hint of sea salt adds a delightful contrast that cuts through the sweetness. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of warmth, spice, and a touch of savoury, creating a dessert experience that is both comforting and unexpectedly sophisticated.
We’d love to know your favourite combo, but for us, there’s nothing better than this drizzle over a rudie nudie donut. Prepare to be enchanted.
