Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Paste and Vanilla Pods can all be used in a range of ways, while there is no absolute for each, here are a few ideas to make the most of these different vanilla types:
- Vanilla Extract – Excellent for everyday baking such as cakes, biscuits, tarts, breads, pies and cooked dishes. Gives a pleasant, mild vanilla flavour.
- Vanilla Bean Paste – Ideal for a strong, aromatic vanilla flavour in everyday baking such as cakes and biscuits. The vanilla bean seeds are especially pretty in cream-based treats such as buttercream icing, shortbread, custards, meringue and creme brulee. It is also delicious in smoothies and milkshakes.
- Vanilla Bean Pods – Vanilla Bean Pods can be used in the same way as Vanilla Bean paste and are great for making home made vanilla sugar as well. Depending on the recipe, you might find our Vanilla Bean Paste gives a stronger vanilla flavour.
- Vanilla Bean Grinder – Perfect for finishing cakes, desserts or even over coffee. The vanilla beans are lightly dried to allow for easy grinding.
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