Vanilla Bean Paste
Description
All About Trader Joe's Vanilla Extracts and Pastes - The ...Vanilla bean paste is a thick, viscous ingredient made from a blend of vanilla extract, ground vanilla beans, and a sugar-based syrup, often containing thickeners. It offers the intense flavor of vanilla extract and the visual appeal of vanilla bean seeds, providing a convenient alternative to using whole vanilla pods. You can typically substitute vanilla bean paste for vanilla extract in a 1:1 ratio in recipes.
What it is
Thick syrup: It has a consistency similar to honey or maple syrup.
Vanilla seeds: It contains specks from real vanilla beans, which add visual appeal to dishes.
Concentrated flavor: It is made with vanilla extract and ground beans, creating a rich and robust vanilla flavor.
Convenient: It allows bakers to get the flavor and appearance of vanilla beans without the time-consuming task of scraping them out of a pod.
How to use it
Substitution: Use vanilla bean paste as a 1:1 substitute for vanilla extract in most recipes.
Best for: It is excellent for recipes where you want the visual appeal of seeds, such as vanilla ice cream, cakes, cookies, and frosting.
Versatile: It can also be added to beverages like coffee or yogurt for flavor.
Type
Sauce
