ok, so my new love... vanilla bean paste! i just picked it up at Williams~Sonoma. it has a stronger vanilla flavor, the great bean flecks as well as a sweetener flavor. it's a little pricey, but well worth it. substitute it for vanilla extract in any recipe that you can actually taste the vanilla as the primary flavor. example- don't just throw it into your banana bread recipe, cause that would be a waste, but it would make any frosting, icing or creams delicious & pretty. give it a try!
{my favorite frosting recipe}
1 stick butter, softened
1 package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp salt
1-2 tsp vanilla bean paste
3-4 cups powdered sugar
in an medium bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese & whipping cream. add salt & vanilla bean paste. beat until combined. slowly whip in powdered sugar until light & fluffy. add more cream or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency. pipe or spread onto cookies, cupcakes or bars.
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