Throughout the years, vanilla has gained a reputation for being, well, a bit boring. In reality, however, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
As one of the most expensive spices in the world, vanilla is known for its intense flavour and ability to transform dishes, infusing meals with a burst of warm, sweet goodness.
Whether it’s ice cream, fudge or even your regular coffee shop order, the “little pod” as it translates to from Spanish is guaranteed to add an extra dimension to any recipe, as OK!’s Victoria Gray is here to prove.
From cheesecake to ice cream to profiteroles, here’s three vanilla recipes that are simple yet delicious… No-bake vanilla cheesecake SERVES 6-8 Ingredients 250g digestive biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted 600g soft cheese 90g icing sugar 1 tbsp vanilla-bean paste Juice and zest of 1 lime 280ml double cream Fresh berries, to serve (optional) Method Butter and line a 23cm loose-bottomed round cake tin with baking parchment.
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