Vanilla bean blog

Using cheater croissant dough, you can make these incredible croissant twists at home. Each bite is a cross between a croissant and an old-fashioned doughnut!

It's absolutely worth the effort.

Learn how to make your own vanilla bean simple syrup - the perfect upgrade to any drink. Lightly sweet, gourmet feel, big impact.

A brown sugar version of sugar cookies, with a touch of molasses. Rich in flavor, with crisp edges, an almost fudgy center, and beautiful crackles across the top.

S'mores in cake form! These small chocolate cakes are topped with marshmallow creme, chocolate ganache, and graham cracker crumbs.

Apples, cinnamon, sugar, and butter all wrapped up in the flakiest dough! These morning buns are made with both chopped apples and apple cider for incredible flavor.

This zesty poppy seed-speckled cake is just as at perfect for breakfast table as it is served as the dinner finale. A mix of whole milk and Meyer lemon juice gives it an unbelievably tender crumb while imbuing every bite with the Meyer lemon's unique floral flavor. The Crème Fraîche Glaze rounds out this cake's sweet notes with welcome tanginess.

If you're ready to take your cooking to the next level, exploring the many uses of vanilla bean is a delicious start! This incredible ingredient can add a unique twist, whether you're whipping up fl fluffy vanilla bean pudding tarts topped with fresh berries or enhancing savory dishes like roasted veggies with a hint of flavor. From decadent desserts to infused oils and mouth-watering churros, you'll find all kinds of inspiration here. Say goodbye to boring meals and hello to new tastes…

Baked vanilla bean doughnuts

With the irresistible flavors of brown butter, brown sugar, and vanilla bean echoing through the dough, filling, and frosting, I'm not sure how anyone could resist these Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls. Just make them and you'll see why these Cinnamon Rolls have become a constant around here. PS: there are overnight instructions, too!

This is my favorite yellow cake recipe, halved to make in more of a snack cake, and tossed with raspberries. It’s perfect for the summer months when berries are in season.

Heavy on the butter and topped with powdered sugar, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape.

This flakey Vanilla Bean Custard Danish is just like the Starbucks version filled with a rich, velvety vanilla bean custard.

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Discover 25 delicious ways to use vanilla bean paste! From cakes to coffee, these recipes will showcase the rich gourmet flavor of real vanilla bean paste and inspire you to use that little jar for more than just whipped cream. Perfect for bakers and home chefs of every level.

Foolproof caramel rolls made with a no-knead dough, topped with gooey homemade caramel.

Not only are these vanilla lavendar cupckaes moist and delicious, they are dairy free and gluten free. The recipe uses chickpea flour.

Tender vanilla bean scones with luscious vanilla bean icing