Thermomix Vanilla Bean Paste - ThermoFun | Thermomix Recipes & Ti (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with vanilla bean paste? ›

In addition to delectable desserts, vanilla bean paste can also be great for flavoring smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, and pancakes! Suppose you're looking to give your favorite foods great visual appeal. In that case, vanilla bean paste is perfect for you.

Pro tip: If a recipe calls for one whole vanilla bean pod OR 1 tablespoon vanilla powder, you can use the same 1:1 ratio and substitute either with 1 tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste.

A Note About Conversion

If you need to swap one vanilla flavoring for another, we've found that 1/2 vanilla bean is the same as 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.

Both forms of vanilla work well in desserts and use similar quantities (one teaspoon of vanilla bean paste works the same as one teaspoon of extract). However, there are a few key differences between them.

Because vanilla extract contains no physical vanilla, the flavor is slightly lighter and less robust than vanilla paste.

Since real vanilla beans are a natural product that must be produced using a time-consuming and laborious process, they are more expensive than synthetic vanilla extract.

Vanilla extracts, flavors, whole beans, pastes and powders should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight. Refrigeration or freezing will speed up the natural separation of the vanilla essence from the liquid base in extracts.

Store it: Vanilla paste can be stored for up to 3 years when kept in a cool, dark environment. Do not refrigerate your paste, or the container will form condensation and spoil the vanilla. Ready to stock up on vanilla paste?

Vanilla Paste

Although it contains natural sugars, it does not have added sugar. As a result, it should be stored in the refrigerator once it has been opened. As long as the paste is kept in the original container, it will typically last at least a year in the refrigerator.

Is vanilla bean paste worth it? ›

If you don't have time to scrape vanilla beans, or you won't use them before they dry out, vanilla bean paste is a great alternative. While it's offered by only a few companies, including Nielsen-Massey and the Spice House, our Test Kitchen pros agree it's worth the search.

"The most succinct answer is that you'd use paste when you want to see the vanilla bean seeds," Nielsen said. You know, those tell-tale little black flecks in vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla custard? Using the paste or scraping out the bean gives you those, while extract does not.

Basically, vanilla paste is a blend of concentrated vanilla extract and vanilla bean powder. It isn't as thick as paste; it's more the consistency of liquid glue. Most pastes contain invert sugar or corn syrup that acts as a binder.

Vanilla Bean Paste is made by grinding whole vanilla beans and blending it with vanilla extract and a thick sugar syrup. Vanilla Essence is a synthetic product made by extracting vanillin from sources that are cheaper than vanilla beans.

Store it: Vanilla paste can be stored for up to 3 years when kept in a cool, dark environment. Do not refrigerate your paste, or the container will form condensation and spoil the vanilla. Ready to stock up on vanilla paste?

Vanilla extracts, flavors, whole beans, pastes and powders should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight. Refrigeration or freezing will speed up the natural separation of the vanilla essence from the liquid base in extracts.