Vanilla Recipes

Whether your pantry is stocked with extract, beans or paste, these recipes with vanilla let this classic flavor shine. Use it in baked goods and savory foods, too.

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    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    91 reviews

    These sweet cookies feature white chocolate and cranberries for a delightful taste. They add a perfect holiday feel to any...


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    Vanilla Frosting

    80 reviews

    Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...


    Vanilla French Toast

    65 reviews

    We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn't figure out what made the French toast so delicious...


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    Fruit Tart

    28 reviews

    It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...


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    Chocolate Eclairs

    11 reviews

    With creamy filling and fudgy frosting, this chocolate eclair recipe is extra special. —Jessica Campbell, Viola, Wisconsin


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    Pressure Cooker Very Vanilla Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the pressure cooker creates a silky, smooth...


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


    Vanilla Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...

    Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

    2 reviews

    These chewy chocolate cookies get a cozy kick from cinnamon and nutmeg. Oh, and the touch of rum in the...


    Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...


    Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake

    1 review

    This decadent angel food cake has a secret tunnel of Amaretto-and-chocolate-flavored whipped cream and a luscious chocolate glaze. It's sure...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


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    Easy Cream Pie

    3 reviews

    Fresh berries and cream pie—it’s a simple, classic combination just like Grandma used to make. My version gets you out...


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    Pinwheel Pops

    My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does...


    Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins

    3 reviews

    Children reach with both hands for these buttery tender mini muffins. Cinnamon-spiced and made with applesauce, they’re easy to bake...


    Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

    17 reviews

    For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...

    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

    4 reviews

    This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...


    Moist Banana Nut Bread

    5 reviews

    I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...


    Thomas Jefferson’s Vanilla Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    The third U.S. president is credited with jotting down the first American recipe for this treat. No vanilla bean on...


    Vanilla Crescent Cookies

    1 review

    This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law...


    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...


    Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

    25 reviews

    I make these cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at...

    Berries with Vanilla Custard

    3 reviews

    What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....


    Fruit Salad with Vanilla

    7 reviews

    Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are...


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    Triple Chocolate Fudge

    9 reviews

    This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate yummy gift! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston,...


    Blackberry Brandy Sauce

    1 review

    Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the...


    Very Vanilla Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. My recipe is a vanilla lovers dream—it's a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream. To...


    Festive King’s Cake

    7 reviews

    In New Orleans, after the cake is baked a tiny toy baby is often inserted into it. Whoever gets the...