There’s Vanilla, and then there’s Dadora Vanilla

Grown in the lush tropical region of Esmeraldas, Ecuador and cured by hand with patience and care, our beans carry a flavor that’s rich, floral, and complex. Whether you're an experienced baker or an adventurous home cook, incorporating Dadora’s vanilla beans, powder, or pure extract into your recipes can transform the simplest treats into gourmet creations.

Below are 10 dessert favorites that come alive when made with real, single-origin vanilla, the kind that doesn’t just add sweetness, but brings depth, aroma, and soul to the dish.

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1. Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 Dadora Vanilla Bean, split and scraped

• 5 egg yolks

• ½ cup sugar (plus ¼ cup for topping)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Heat cream with vanilla bean + seeds until steaming. Let steep 30 minutes. Remove bean.

3. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Slowly temper with warm cream.

4. Pour into ramekins, set in a water bath, and bake 30–35 minutes until just set.

5. Chill 2 hours. Sprinkle sugar on top and torch before serving.

✨ Dadora Tip: Steeping our Ecuadorian beans adds floral and caramel undertones no extract can match.

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2. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Berry Compote

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• ½ cup melted butter

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 tsp Dadora Vanilla Powder

• Mixed berries + sugar for compote

Instructions:

1. Mix crumbs + butter, press into springform pan.

2. Beat cream cheese + sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Blend in sour cream + vanilla powder.

3. Bake at 325°F for 50–60 minutes. Cool and chill.

4. For compote, simmer berries with sugar until syrupy.

✨ Dadora Tip: Our powder blends seamlessly into the batter for a fragrant, ultra-smooth finish.

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3. Ecuadorian Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• ¾ cup sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 2 tsp Dadora Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Whisk cream, milk, sugar, salt, and extract.

2. Chill mixture 2 hours.

3. Churn in ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency. Freeze until firm.

✨ Dadora Tip: Our extract delivers fig, cherry, and caramel notes that linger on your palate.

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4. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 Dadora Vanilla Bean, split and scraped

• 1 packet gelatin

• 3 tbsp cold water

• Salted caramel sauce for topping

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle gelatin over water, let bloom.

2. Heat cream, sugar, and vanilla bean until steaming. Remove bean.

3. Stir in gelatin. Pour into ramekins.

4. Chill 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel before serving.

✨ Dadora Tip: The flecks of real vanilla give it a rustic, gourmet look.

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5. Soft Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• 1 egg

• 2 tsp Dadora Vanilla Powder

• 3 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cream butter + sugar. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla powder.

3. Mix in dry ingredients. Roll into balls.

4. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.

✨ Dadora Tip: Use extract in the frosting for a layered vanilla flavor.

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6. Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice

• 4 cups whole milk

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 Dadora Vanilla Bean, split and scraped

• Pinch of salt

• Cinnamon + pistachios for topping

Instructions:

1. Simmer rice, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean until rice is tender and mixture creamy.

2. Remove bean. Spoon into bowls.

3. Top with cinnamon and pistachios.

✨ Dadora Tip: Slow steeping coaxes out every note of the bean.

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7. Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp Dadora Vanilla Extract

• ½ cup milk

Buttercream:

• 4 egg whites

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 1 tsp Dadora Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cream butter + sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Bake 18–20 minutes.

3. For buttercream: whisk egg whites + sugar over simmering water until dissolved. Beat until stiff. Add butter slowly, then vanilla.

✨ Dadora Tip: Our extract won’t get lost in the richness — it enhances both cake and frosting.

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8. Vanilla Bean Shortbread with Sea Salt

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 cups flour

• 2 tsp Dadora Vanilla Powder

• Sea salt for topping

Instructions:

1. Cream butter + sugar. Mix in flour and vanilla powder.

2. Press into pan or roll + cut shapes.

3. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 20–25 minutes at 325°F.

✨ Dadora Tip: The powder integrates perfectly, giving consistent flavor in every bite.

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9. Vanilla Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 can coconut milk

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp Dadora Vanilla Extract

• Fresh fruit for topping

Instructions:

1. Mix coconut milk, chia, honey, and vanilla extract.

2. Refrigerate overnight.

3. Stir and top with fruit before serving.

✨ Dadora Tip: Our extract adds earthy, tropical depth that pairs beautifully with coconut.

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10. Vanilla Bean Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Cake:

• 2 ½ cups flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup butter

• 2 cups sugar

• 4 eggs

• 2 tsp Dadora Vanilla Extract

• 1 cup milk

Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tsp Dadora Vanilla Powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cream butter + sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate dry mix and milk.

3. Bake 25–30 minutes in greased pans. Cool.

4. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla powder until stiff.

5. Layer cake with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

✨ Dadora Tip: Use extract in the sponge, powder in the frosting, and a scraped bean in custard filling for triple vanilla impact.

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Why Dadora Vanilla Makes a Difference

We’re not a faceless brand or a third-party reseller. Dadora is run by our small binational family, with roots in both San Diego and Esmeraldas, Ecuador. We own the land. We grow and cure every bean. And we do it with intention, using greenhouses to improve working conditions and paying fair wages to every person involved.

• Single-Origin Ecuadorian Beans: Grown in the tropical lowlands, cured at elevation.

• Ethically Harvested: Hands-on, no middlemen, no exploitation.

• Uncompromising Quality: No shortcuts, no additives — just real, sun-cured vanilla.

• Versatility: Beans, extract, or powder — each offers something unique.

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Final Thoughts

A good dessert starts with great ingredients. At Dadora, our goal is simple: to bring you real vanilla that elevates your food and supports real people in the process.

Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these 10 recipes are proof that quality vanilla transforms everything it touches.

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