Caroline's Chilli Essence is an oil-based flavouring that adds a genuine chilli heat to chocolate, ganache, and baked goods without the issues caused by alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier blends directly into ganache and chocolate without causing seizing, making this a natural fit for Mexican-inspired chocolates, spiced truffles, and adventurous baking creations. Key Details Size: 20ml Type: Oil-based flavouring Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way Suitable for: Dark chocolate ganache, truffles, chilli chocolate bark, spiced biscuits Brand: Caroline's Best For Chilli-infused dark chocolate ganache for truffles and tarts Spiced chocolate bark with a fiery finish Chilli chocolate cupcakes and brownie bakes Grown-up celebration cakes with a bold, unexpected heat Frequently Asked Questions How much Caroline's essence should I use? Start with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per cupcake batch or per 500g of buttercream. Oil-based essences are highly concentrated, so it is best to start with less and adjust to taste. What's the difference between an essence and an extract? Oil-based essences like Caroline's use an oil carrier rather than alcohol. This makes them a better choice for chocolate, ganache, and buttercream — alcohol-based extracts can cause chocolate to seize and may create separation in fat-based mixtures. Browse our full range of baking essences and flavourings and essences at Baking Pleasures.
