Nielsen Massey Paste Vanilla Pure BLND, 4 OZ

I couldn’t believe i was spending $40 on vanilla, but let me tell you it was worth it! Gives the genuine vanilla bean flavour i was looking for in my christmas baking. Also delicious in coffee! Awesome product

Use this for drinks, cocktails, ice creams, cakes, desserts- can be used on anything. Love the size. Wish the bottle could be a little bigger. Most of my teaspoons were too big to scoop the paste. But still great product

Very good quality

This vanilla bean paste is a game-changer. I will never go back to regular vanilla extract. Here’s why I’m obsessed: Incredible Flavor and Aroma: The flavor is rich, complex, and delicious. It’s so much more fragrant and flavorful than regular vanilla extract. It elevates everything you put it in. Real Vanilla Bean Specks: You can actually see the tiny vanilla bean specks in the paste, which not only looks beautiful in your recipes but also adds an extra layer of authenticity and quality. No more scraping vanilla bean pods. Easy to Use: You can substitute it 1:1 for vanilla extract. Great Value: While it’s a bit pricier than regular extract, I think the quality makes it. Also, I don’t compare it to buying other vanilla extracts, I compare it to the price and hassle of using real vanilla beans. Try it! You won't be disappointed!

The other day I was baking an almond cake with almond buttercream frosting. This was for a special birthday, so I wanted to use the best quality vanilla-bean paste. All of the (North American) chefs I've ever watched on the Food Network seem to use Nielsen-Massey vanilla products whenever they bake; this appears to be the gold standard. I had a lot of prep to do for this party--including baking the cake/making the frosting! So I bought this via Amazon. The taste didn't disappoint: it's a quality product. However, the price is ridiculous! I paid $42, which is at least 10% higher than ordering it elsewhere online. If you buy this via Amazon, you're paying for the convenience, especially if you have Prime 1-day delivery, as I do. Also, I learned that vanilla-bean paste can replace vanilla extract 1:1 (exactly). So for any baking where you want to really taste the vanilla, buy this. You won't regret it!