Products of the Month: Building a Better Coffee Profile with Dreidoppel

Coffee has long held a special place in the world of Malaysian food culture. From traditional kopitiam brews to contemporary café creations, its bold aroma and roasted character have become part of the country's everyday culinary language.

But in pastry, creating a convincing coffee flavour is about more than simply adding coffee.

The right ingredient needs to deliver depth, consistency and versatility — allowing pastry chefs to build a coffee profile that remains distinctive whether it is used in a cream, filling, cake, frozen dessert or chocolate creation.

This month, we turn the spotlight to two Dreidoppel ingredients that make coffee-inspired creations easier to develop: Compound Espresso Paste and PASTAROM Classic Mocha.

Dreidoppel Compound Espresso Paste

For pastry chefs looking for a bold and unmistakable coffee character, Dreidoppel Compound Espresso Paste delivers an intense espresso profile with a subtle touch of chocolate that adds another layer of richness.

Its versatility is where it truly comes into its own. The paste can be incorporated into whipped creams, fillings, cake batters, ice cream bases and a range of other pastry applications, making it a practical ingredient for kitchens looking to introduce a pronounced coffee note without compromising the overall balance of a creation.

The result is a coffee flavour that feels deep, aromatic and satisfying — ideal for desserts where espresso is meant to take centre stage.

Dreidoppel PASTAROM Classic Mocha

Where espresso brings intensity, Dreidoppel PASTAROM Classic Mocha offers a more rounded expression of coffee.

Known for its distinctive roasted head-note and appetising colour, PASTAROM Classic Mocha brings a rich and aromatic mocha character to fine bakery products, desserts and edible ices.

Its appeal lies in its ability to add depth without overwhelming the other elements in a recipe. Whether paired with chocolate, cream, nuts or other complementary flavours, it provides the roasted character needed to make a coffee-based creation feel fuller and more indulgent.