What makes "vanilla bean" ice cream different from regular vanilla ... preventing the formation of large ice crystals, which make ice cream feel icy or watery. The thickened vanilla-flecked ...

Speaking of coffee, you can also soak spent vanilla bean pods in a mixture of heavy cream or half-and-half, plus sweetened condensed milk, to make a delicious three-ingredient coffee creamer.

Although vanilla bean paste can be pricey ... then transfer on a wire rack to cool completely. 5. Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, half ...