Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste for Baking and Cooking, 32 Ounce

I absolutely love this brand and this paste! It is consistently thick. It has amazing depth of flavor. I use it in both my baked goods like chocolate chip cookies, cakes and even in my morning coffee! It has a brilliant smell! The color is dark and you can visibly see the vanilla beans in your baked goods and frostings! The bottle size is good. It blends very nice. The only con I have is the crust that forms on the screw cap of the bottle after using. It makes it very hard to untwist after so many uses and it doesn’t just wipe off. But I think this may be a comparable problem with most higher quality extracts and pastes.

Love this product. The Nielsen Massey vanilla paste is the best one I’ve tried. It really makes whatever you are baking more luxurious and delicious! The texture is thick and you can see the beans, which is the next best thing to an actual vanilla bean pod. It is a great size and value for your money. I used in several recipes and just swapped out extract and it worked flawlessly so it is very simple to use. Try this ASAP!

I have only used Nielsen-Massey products for years, dividing purchases between Amazon and their website. I am a year round baker, but until this past holiday season I primarily used their Vanilla extract. Then on a whim I purchased the Vanilla paste and I just feel in love! I instantly noticed an enhanced flavoring in all my baked goods, each one better than before. My family and friends commented on the improvement as well, stating each product was an improved recipe, while I insisted it was only a difference of 1 improved ingredient. I'm hooked! I loved the versatility of the pastel and will be using this within the majority of my baked goods from now on!

it took me a while to finish my first bottle, love the product, amazing value for how much you get.

Best vanilla, my cake are noticeabley better

Been using this in all my baking and treats, so extra vanilla-y. The texture if the paste is great. First time trying this brand and was impressed. Smells and tastes better than regular vanilla that tends to disappear when baked.

Some recipes are just better with actual real vanilla bean paste. This is just great (except for the price)

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!

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

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!

Very good quality

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

The texture is very diluted. Not happy with the purchase.