Nut Pudding

The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

1. Cinnamon + clovetop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together14,189 recipes

   Shared aroma: ethyl cinnamate (sweet, balsamic).

2. Clove + allspicetop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together7,874 recipes

   Shared aroma: estragole (anise, licorice).

3. Cinnamon + allspicetop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together5,536 recipes

   Shared aroma: estragole (anise, licorice).

4. Sugar + syruptop 6% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together5,842 recipes

   Shared aroma: ethanol (alcoholic, ethereal).

5. Butter + milktop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together81,283 recipes

   Shared aroma: (z)-4-heptenal (biscuit, cream).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Eggs

Bind the batter and give the pudding its set structure as they cook.

Flour

Forms the body of the pudding, giving it structure as it sets.

Butter

Adds fat for a rich, tender crumb and mouthfeel.

Baking powder

Releases gas during cooking so the pudding rises and turns light.

Sugar

Sweetens the pudding and contributes to its tender texture.

Walnuts

Add texture and a nutty flavor throughout the pudding.

Swap the allspice

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (egg, butter, sugar, syrup, milk, cinnamon, clove):

1. Nutmegfits better
2. Cardamomfits better
3. Allspicethe original
4. Gingerfits about as well

Fit is the average pairing score against egg, butter, sugar, syrup, milk, cinnamon, clove. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.