Made for sharing A little vanilla. A reason to gather. Choose a recipe. Invite someone into the kitchen.
01 · Bake & share Vanilla shortbread 15 min prep · 35–40 min bake · cooling
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need 16 pieces
227 g salted butter, softened 113 g icing sugar 240 g plain flour Seeds of 1 vanilla bean ¼ tsp salt Contains wheat and milk. Vanilla-bean adaptation.
Make it together A tin on the table. An open invitation to stay a little longer.
Heat oven to 165°C. Line a 20 cm square tin. Blend butter, sugar, seeds and salt; mix in flour. Add up to 1 tbsp water if needed. Press into tin; prick with a fork. Bake until golden, 35–40 minutes. Rest 10 minutes; cut while warm. Cool completely. Adapted from: King Arthur Baking · PJ Hamel 02 · Slow evenings Vanilla hot chocolate 15 min total
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need 2 mugs or 4 small cups
500 ml whole milk 130 g dark chocolate, chopped ½ vanilla bean, split Brown sugar to taste, optional Milk-based recipe; check chocolate allergens. Our variation adds vanilla.
Make it together Chocolate, vanilla and a pause at the end of the day. Put the kettle aside and take out a saucepan.
Warm milk with the pod and scraped seeds for 5 minutes. Remove pod. Off the heat, whisk in chocolate until smooth. For a thicker drink, stir over gentle heat for 2–3 minutes. Sweeten if needed; serve warm. Adapted from: David Lebovitz · Parisian Hot Chocolate 03 · Make ahead Strawberry panna cotta 15 min prep & cook · at least 4 h chilling
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need 4 portions
150 ml milk 400 ml double cream 60 g sugar 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 2½ gelatine sheets; check packet strength Strawberries to serve Contains milk and animal gelatine. Keep refrigerated.
Make it together Prepare dessert before your guests arrive. The evening is yours to enjoy.
Soak gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes. Bring milk, cream, sugar and seeds to a gentle simmer; remove from heat. Squeeze gelatine; stir into warm cream until dissolved. Divide into four glasses. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until set. Add strawberries. Adapted from: Good Food · Elena Silcock 04 · Weekend breakfast Vanilla poached pears 10 min prep · 15–20 min cook
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need 2 portions
2 small pears 100 g sugar 200 ml water Juice of ½ lemon 1 vanilla bean, split Firm, ripe pears hold their shape best.
Make it together Spoon over your usual porridge or yogurt. A familiar breakfast gets a little ceremony.
Peel, halve and core pears. Dissolve sugar in water with lemon, pod and scraped seeds. Add pears; cover the surface with baking parchment. Simmer 15–20 minutes until tender. Remove pod. Serve pears with a little syrup over prepared porridge or yogurt. Adapted from: Good Food · Cassie Best 05 · Finishing touches Vanilla whipped cream 10 min total
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need About 2 cups
240 ml cold whipping cream, 35% fat or more 15 g icing sugar Seeds of ½ vanilla bean Contains milk. Overbeating makes cream grainy. Vanilla-bean variation.
Make it together A bowl of berries, a slice of pie, a birthday breakfast. Sometimes the finishing touch makes the occasion.
Put cream, sugar and seeds in a cold bowl. Whisk at medium-high speed, checking frequently. Stop when soft peaks hold with a slight bend. Spoon over dessert; refrigerate until serving. Adapted from: Sally McKenney · Homemade Whipped Cream 06 · Baking foundations Vanilla pastry cream 25 min prep & cook · 4 h chilling
Ingredients & method ＋ You’ll need About 3 cups
568 g milk 132 g sugar 28 g cornflour 6 egg yolks 113 g butter ¼ tsp salt; seeds of 1 vanilla bean Contains milk and eggs. Keep refrigerated. Bean adaptation.
Make it together For filling baked tart shells or layering with fruit. Make the cream today, assemble when everyone arrives.
Heat milk and seeds. Whisk sugar, cornflour, salt and yolks separately. Slowly whisk in half the milk; return everything to saucepan. Whisk until bubbling centrally; cook 1 more minute. Strain; stir in butter. Cover surface and refrigerate 4 hours. Whisk smooth. Adapted from: King Arthur Baking · David Turner Recipe photographs are serving inspiration. Recipes are editorial adaptations of the credited sources.
The little touches they’ll remember. A place setting with a personal touch Make it yours Slip two cooled vanilla cookies into a food-safe bag. Tie on a handwritten name card and place it beside each napkin. Keep ribbon and decorative greenery outside the bag; add an ingredient note for your guests.
Let everyone finish their own dessert Make it yours Arrange small bowls of berries, cookie crumbs and vanilla cream beside individual desserts. Add simple labels and a separate spoon for each topping. Keep cream chilled and bring out small portions as needed. The decorating becomes part of being together.
Give a recipe, make a date Make it yours Pair a sealed vanilla product with a handwritten recipe card and an invitation: “Shall we bake this Sunday?” Wrap in cream paper with a deep green ribbon. Add a small card for the story behind your favourite family dessert.
Find your vanilla What will you make together? Two ways to begin. So many moments to share.
For creamy desserts & gentle infusions Slow down. Make it special. Split the pod, scrape the seeds and enjoy the ritual. Start with our panna cotta or hot chocolate.
Explore vanilla beans → For your everyday baking ritual A little joy, every day. Blend into your dry ingredients or mix with a little liquid. Follow the label and your recipe for the right amount.
Explore vanilla powder → Choose the format your recipe calls for. Powder and beans are not a one-to-one substitution.
