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Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• milk
• cornstarch
• sugar
• egg yolk
• puff pastry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Lightly grease 12 muffin cups and line bottom and sides with puff pastry.
2. 2 In a saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove vanilla bean.
3. 3 Fill pastry-lined muffin cups with mixture and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is lightly browned on top

By John J Pacheco

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• heavy cream
• milk
• sugar
• egg yolk
• irish stout beer

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape seeds into cream mixture. Place bean pod into mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean pod.
3. 3 Place egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot cream mixture.
4. 4 Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Do not let the mixture boil.
5. 5 Transfer cream mixture to a bowl and chill until cold, at least 2 hours to overnight.
6. 6 Simmer Irish stout beer in a saucepan over low heat until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes. Chill the stout beer syrup at least 2 hours to overnight.
7. 7 Whisk together chilled cream mixture and beer syrup; pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
8. 8 When machine has finished, pack ice cream into a airtight container and store in freezer.

By ScandoGirl

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• egg yolk
• sugar
• cornstarch
• lemon
• whole milk
• cinnamon stick
• turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in cornstarch.
2. 2 Peel lemon in one piece. Combine milk, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and vanilla seeds in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, cover, and allow the milk to get infused with the flavorings for 30 minutes and cool. Whisk egg yolk-sugar mixture into the lukewarm milk.
3. 3 Return to heat and simmer, stirring constantly, over low heat until cream thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Spoon cream into 8 ovenproof ramikens and allow to cool completely, at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. 4 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
5. 5 Sprinkle 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar onto each ramiken and set under the broiler until sugar caramelizes, 1 to 2 minutes. Pay close attention so sugar does not burn.

By Marianne

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• butter
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• all-purpose flour
• almond
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Split the half of vanilla bean and scrape the seeds; stir the seeds into the butter mixture. Mix in the flour and ground almonds. Divide the dough into two pieces, wrap and refrigerate until firm.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Break off tablespoonful sized pieces of dough and roll them into little ropes about 2 inches long. Bend the ropes into a half circle and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3. 3 Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Scrape the seeds from the remaining vanilla bean and stir them into the confectioners' sugar. Carefully roll warm cookies in the vanilla sugar.

By Hendrik

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• hazelnut
• confectioners' sugar
• salt
• vanilla extract
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. Hand mix until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. 3 Meanwhile, place sugar in a bowl or small container. With sharp chef's knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, and mix them into the sugar. Cut pod into 2 inch pieces and mix into sugar.
4. 4 Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball into a small roll, 3 inches long. Place rolls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bend each one to make a crescent shape.
5. 5 Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set but not brown.
6. 6 Let stand 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets. Place hot cookies on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with prepared sugar mixture. Turn gently to coat on both sides. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Just before serving, coat with more vanilla flavored sugar.

By Debby Hawkins

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• all-purpose flour
• almond flour
• white sugar
• white sugar
• butter
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together all-purpose flour, almond flour, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Add butter and egg yolks; knead by hand until a smooth dough forms.
2. 2 Divide dough into quarters and form each piece into a rectangle. Wrap each rectangle in plastic wrap. Chill dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
3. 3 Make vanilla sugar: Place 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar in a food processor. Cut each vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape seeds from each half with the back of the knife; add to sugar. Pulse until seeds are evenly dispersed. Pour vanilla sugar into a shallow bowl and set aside.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. 5 Cut 1 portion of dough into 6 equal pieces, keeping remaining dough chilled. Roll each piece evenly into a 1/2-inch-thick log on a lightly floured surface. Cut each log crosswise into 2-inch pieces and gently roll or pinch ends of each piece into points. Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly golden but tops are still pale, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 2 minutes.
7. 7 Roll warm cookies in vanilla sugar, brushing off excess sugar. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, baking in batches.

By Marianne

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• milk
• egg yolk
• sugar
• cornstarch
• salt
• heavy cream
• butter
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1 cup milk and egg yolks in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside. Set up a large bowl with ice cubes.
2. 2 Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium over medium-high heat; gradually add remaining 1 3/4 cups milk, whisking constantly. Stir in whipping cream.
3. 3 Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to the milk mixture. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Gradually add half of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter to milk mixture and stir until well combined.
5. 5 Place pan in the prepared ice-filled bowl and allow to cool, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Spoon custard into a bowl. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
6. 6 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Gently fold 1/2 cup of beaten egg whites into the cooled custard.
7. 7 Spoon about 1/2 cup custard into each of 8 bowls or footed glasses; top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining egg white mixture. Garnish with nutmeg.

By miladyck

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• honey
• water
• ginger
• orange
• lemon
• mint
• nutmeg
• clove
• black peppercorn
• star anise
• cardamom
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 1 cup honey and water to a boil in a saucepan while stirring. Immediately reduce heat to low once boiling. Scrape the vanilla bean contents into the mixture and add the pod. Stir in ginger. Add orange zest, lemon zest, mint, nutmeg, cloves, peppercorns, star anise, and cardamom. Cook over low heat, stirring, 5 to 8 minutes.
2. 2 Pour mixture into a wide-mouth, sealable bottle. Add 1 liter vodka and seal. Allow ingredients to steep together for 3 weeks, agitating occasionally.
3. 3 Pour vodka through a strainer or cheesecloth and taste for sweetness. Add more honey or vodka to acquire the right level of sweetness (it should taste quite sweet, but everyone has their own personal preference.) Serve neat at room temperature.

By Jordan Jones

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Cut each vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife or scissors, leaving 1 inch uncut at each end of the bean. Place split beans into the bottom of a glass jar or bottle. Pour vodka over the beans to cover completely. Screw or fasten the lid on the jar and shake. Store, shaking the jar occasionally, in a cool, dark place for at least 2 months.

By lwilliams001

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Place vanilla beans in a glass bottle or jar with a lid; add vodka, making sure beans are submerged. Cover.
2. 2 Store in a cool, dark place for about 3 weeks, shaking occasionally.

By GINGER P

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. After using, replace with more vodka. The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla for up to a year.

By RE_BEKAH

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Pour the sugar into an airtight container. If the vanilla bean is whole, slice it halfway through the long way, open up the bean, and use a spoon or kitchen knife to scrape out the black gooey specks. Stir the specks into the sugar, and bury the bean pod in the sugar. Cover the jar and let stand for at least 1 week.

By Heide F

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• vodka
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Split vanilla beans with a very sharp knife.
2. 2 Pour vodka into a mason jar and add vanilla beans. Place a lid loosely on the jar.
3. 3 Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and set the mason jar on top of the trivet. Pour water into the pot.
4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
6. 6 Transfer mixture, including vanilla beans, into a glass bottle, and seal tightly.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide circulator into the water. Set temperature to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
2. 2 Place vodka and vanilla beans into a sterilized pint-size Mason jar and secure with lid until finger-tight. Lower into the water, ensuring jar is completely covered, and process for at least 8 hours.
3. 3 Remove jar. Cool and store in a dark cupboard, gently shaking occasionally. The extract is ready to use immediately, but the longer it sits, the better it will become.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Microwave vanilla bean and 2 teaspoons water in a small microwave-safe bowl until softened, about 30 seconds.
2. 2 Bring sugar and remaining water to a boil in a saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise on a work surface; scrape out seeds with the back of a knife. Add seeds and pod to saucepan; boil until syrup is thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

By skater girl

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• butter
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• almond flour
• hazelnut spread

Instructions

1. 1 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife; scrape out seeds or use 2 teaspoons vanilla extract if desired.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla seeds/extract; stir in flour and almond flour until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take small amount of dough and roll into crescent shape; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
4. 4 Repeat with remaining dough to make 16 cookies.
5. 5 Bake on center rack for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven; let cool completely on baking sheet.
6. 6 Meanwhile, scoop Nutella® hazelnut spread into a small bowl set over small pan of boiling water; let stand for about 5 minutes or until softened. Dip half of each cookie into Nutella® hazelnut spread; let stand for about 20 minutes or until cool.

By Nutella hazelnut spread

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• butter
• brown sugar
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• salt
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small saucepan over medium heat; add butter and cook until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk vanilla butter, brown sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; add flour and beat until batter is smooth.
2. 2 Preheat a waffle cone maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
3. 3 Pour batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to instructions.
4. 4 Immediately wrap around a cone-shaped dowel or press into a bowl-shaped mold. Let each cone or bowl cool for a few minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

By Sasha Harlow

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• almond
• date
• sea salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place almonds and vanilla bean in a bowl; add enough water to cover completely. Place dates in a separate bowl and add enough water to cover completely. Soak almonds and dates at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Drain and discard soaking water from almonds and rinse almonds thoroughly. Drain water from dates and keep water to add to the almond milk, if desired.
3. 3 Combine soaked almonds, vanilla bean, dates, and sea salt in a blender; pour in 3 cups water. Blend on high for 1 minute. Let sit to allow foam to subside, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup water and some of the date water for extra sweetness; blend until almond milk is smooth, about 1 minute.
4. 4 Place a nut milk bag in a quart-size measuring cup or large bowl. Pour almond milk into the bag and lift to drain. Gently squeeze the bag to extract as much milk as possible. Store almond milk in the refrigerator.

By foodelicious

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• brown sugar
• espresso
• dark rum

Instructions

1. 1 Stir brown sugar into espresso in a bowl or container with a spout until dissolved; stir in rum. Pour mixture into a clean, dark bottle; add vanilla bean. Seal bottle tightly with a lid and let sit for 1 month before drinking.

By AllieGeekPi

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• heavy cream
• sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Holding the pod open, scrape seeds from each half using the flat side of the knife. Transfer seeds to a large bowl; discard pod.
3. 3 Pour cream over vanilla seeds; add sugar and vanilla extract.
4. 4 Whip cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes; cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

By MonicaA

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• half-and-half
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla bean.
2. 2 In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
3. 3 When cream mixture comes just to a boil, remove from heat and remove vanilla bean. Whisk a small amount of hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, then pour egg yolk mixture into remaining hot cream and whisk until smooth. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm or cold.

By MESHEL

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• white sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place egg whites and cream of tartar into a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing until stiff peaks form. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the bowl and add vanilla extract; beat just until blended.
3. 3 Spoon batter into a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off; let cookies cool in the closed oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cookies carefully from paper.

By IIIMXO

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• farro
• salt
• milk
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place farro in a bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand in refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2. 2 Place farro in a saucepan and cover with water; stir in a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Mix milk, sugar, vanilla bean with seeds, and a pinch of salt together in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and milk is warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vanilla bean and add farro to milk mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By Fran

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• half-and-half
• sugar
• graham cracker

Instructions

1. 1 Combine half-and-half and sugar in a large bowl. Split vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape seeds into the bowl, and whisk to combine.
2. 2 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until semi-frozen; sprinkle in graham crackers. Continue freezing until reaches desired consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

By MPS6294

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• sugar
• water
• instant coffee granule
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and instant coffee. Bring to a boil, then let simmer gently for 1 hour. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
2. 2 When mixture is cool, Stir in vodka. Place vanilla bean in bottle and fill with coffee/vodka mixture. Allow liqueur to set for 4 to 6 weeks after preparation.

By JENNINE1980

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• instant espresso coffee powder
• sugar
• water
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Mix coffee and sugar. Add boiling water and stir until dissolved. Cool.
2. 2 Add Vodka and pour into two 26 ounce empty bottles. Split vanilla into 4 pieces and add to bottles.
3. 3 Close bottles tightly and keep in a cool dark place for one month.

By Lori

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• butter
• cream cheese
• bourbon whiskey
• confectioners' sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the milk solids turn brown and give off a nutty fragrance, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Combine the remaining 1/4 butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Pour the browned butter into the mixing bowl and set aside for about three minutes, letting the warm butter soften the cream cheese and cold butter. Scrape the black seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the bowl. Add the bourbon and mix on low speed until smooth.
3. 3 Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and cream, alternating between the two, until the proper consistency is reached. If the frosting is too soft for decorating, refrigerate it for about half an hour before using.

By metread

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• milk
• white sugar
• baking soda

Instructions

1. 1 Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; strain through cheesecloth. Return to the saucepan.
2. 2 Cut vanilla bean in half; scrape seeds into milk. Stir in sugar; heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in baking soda just as milk mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, a wooden spoon drawn through mixture leaves the bottom of the pan visible, and mixture is light brown. Remove pan from heat.
3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; place saucepan into ice bath, stirring constantly until dulce de leche is cold. Transfer to sterile airtight jars; store in the refrigerator.

By JUALONSO

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• water
• sugar
• cinnamon stick
• lemon
• quince

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, sugar, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Boil for 1 minute, then remove sugar syrup from heat.
2. 2 Fill a large bowl with water and stir in lemon juice. Peel, halve, and core quinces. Depending on their size, cut each into quarters or 8 pieces and immediately submerge in lemon water to prevent browning.
3. 3 Add quinces to saucepan with sugar syrup and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until quinces are soft and have turned lightly pink, about 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

By Lola

Ingredients

• ✓ vanilla bean
• milk
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place the milk, half the sugar and the vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2 Combine the egg yolks and the remaining sugar in a bowl and whisk until light in color. Add in the flour and the salt, mix to combine.
3. 3 When the milk just begins to boil, remove from heat and remove vanilla bean. Very slowly dribble the hot milk into the yolk mixture, stirring all the time. When about half of the milk has been added, place all of the yolk mixture into the saucepan over medium heat. Using a spatula or a whisk, mix the pastry cream as it heats, making sure to reach all of the corners of the pan when you stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. The mixture will be thick.
4. 4 Remove from heat and add the butter. Strain if you wish for a smoother cream. Place into a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to stop a skin from forming on the cream. Chill and use within a few days.

By Kevin Ryan