Best Vanilla Butter Recipes

VANILLA-BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer frosting to bag. Pipe decorations. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw and decorate as desired.

CREPES SUZETTE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND ORANGE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add milk and eggs to blender and combine. Add the flour 1/2 a cup at a time, blending after each addition to ensure there are no lumps. Add pinch of salt and melted butter then blend for 30 seconds until you achieve a smooth, silky consistency. Set aside in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to rest. While it rests make the orange butter sauce.
• Dip a piece of kitchen paper in butter and grease a small frying pan. Ladle a spoonful of batter into the pan. With a flick of the wrist swivel the pan in order to get a nice even covering all over. A good crepe should be paper- thin. Cook on a high heat and flip it over when you see the edge turning golden brown. Remove crepes from pan and fold in half and press into a muffin tray to form little cup shapes. Bake in hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly crispy and brown around the edges, the middle should remain spongy and light.
• Combine the butter, sugar, citrus juices, and zest to a small saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes until it caramelizes. It should be a golden color. Remove from heat, add the Grand Marnier, return to the heat and continue to whisk and reduce until syrupy-about 10 minutes. When done, set to the side.
• To assemble, place crepe "cup" in the center of plate and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the cup. Drizzle with the orange butter sauce

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH BUTTER-RUM GLAZE AND VANILLA MASCARPONE

Steps:

• 1. Combine the rum, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan and simmer, whisking often, until the sugar has melted and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (The glaze can be made a few days in advance, cooled, covered, and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• 2. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise in half and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a sharp knife. Whisk the mascarpone and vanilla seeds together. (The mascarpone can be made a day in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated.)
• 3. Heat your grill to high.
• 4. Grill the pineapple slices, brushing frequently with the glaze, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• 5. Remove the pineapple to a platter or serving plates and top each slice with a dollop of vanilla mascarpone. Garnish with a few fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY VANILLA PUDDING PIE WITH PEANUT BUTTER CRUST

Steps:

• For the crust: Combine the rice cereal, peanut butter and corn syrup in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix together on medium-low speed until the mixture is uniform and comes together into a ball. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish and pat into the bottom and up the sides to form an even crust. Set aside.
• For the pudding: Bring the half-and-half and vanilla to a simmer over low heat. Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl (the mixture will be pretty dry). While whisking constantly, slowly pour or ladle the hot half-and-half into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan, increase the heat to medium and cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens, the whisk leaves distinct trails and the mixture just starts to simmer at the edges of the pan, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain into a clean bowl. Stir in the butter.
• Pour the pudding into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Dot the top with spoonfuls of the strawberry jam and swirl through with the tip of a toothpick. Arrange the raspberries with their points facing upward around the edge of the pie where the pudding meets the crust. Refrigerate to set for at least 1 hour or overnight. Garnish with the mint if using.

VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, if using, and beat well.
• Mix in flour.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.

FRENCH VANILLA BUTTER CAKE WITH RASPBERRY FILLING

Steps:

• ---Cake---.
• Preheat oven to 350F, grease a 10" springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and vanilla sugar until fluffy.
• Add egg yolks, honey and vanilla, beating well.
• In a cup or small bowl, stir together buttermilk and yogurt until smooth.
• Beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, alternate additions of flour and buttermilk mixtures, beating well after each one.
• With clean beaters, whip egg whites until soft peaks, fold into the batter.
• Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake on the lowest rack of the oven, covering with foil halfway through, 55-60 minutes, until it tests done.
• Cool in the pan 1 hour, then refrigerate a minimum of 1 hour before unmoulding.
• ---Vanilla-Raspberry Filling---.
• Dissolve the sugar and salt in the boiling water. Cool to room temperature.
• Add the meringue powder and use a mixer to beat on slow speed until the powder is dissolved and the mixture is foamy.
• Increase the speed and beat 3-4 minutes longer.
• Beat in the vanilla followed by the icing sugar.
• Add the butter and shortening a few tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the puree and lemon juice.
• Chill 30 minutes before use.
• ---Very Vanilla Buttercream Frosting---.
• Dissolve the sugar and salt in the boiling water. Cool to room temperature.
• Add the meringue powder and use a mixer to beat on slow speed until the powder is dissolved and the mixture is foamy.
• Increase the speed and beat 3-4 minutes longer.
• Beat in the vanilla followed by the icing sugar.
• Add the butter and shortening a few tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is thick, creamy and fluffy.
• Chill 30 minutes before use.
• ---Ganache---.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, melt together chocolate, cream and shortening until smooth.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes. Gently re-warm if necessary for even spreading.
• ---Assembly---.
• Level the top of the well-chilled cake and slice horizontally into three even layers.
• Place bottom layer on a cake round.
• With an offset spatula or palette knife, spread ½ of the Vanilla-Raspberry Filling in an even layer over the bottom round and top with the second layer.
• Spread second layer with remaining ½ of the filling and place the final layer on top.
• Using some of the remaining frosting, apply a thin "crumb coat" over the entire outside of the cake.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Finish covering the top and sides of cake with the remaining frosting, making it as smooth as possible.
• Freeze 30 minutes.
• Pour ganache gently onto the centre of the top of the cake and spread to form "drips" or a "shadow" effect down the sides.
• Allow cake to set at room temperature, then keep in the refrigerator until serving.

SOFT & CHEWY VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat together Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, water, vanilla and butter-flavored extract until well mixed.
• Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixing bowl and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
• Roll dough into 1 inch balls; slightly flatten and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until light brown.

CHUNKY APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
• For cake: Beat butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes in a mixing bowl, until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla just until blended; set aside.
• Sift together, flour, pumpkin pie spice, allspice and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended; stir in apples, nuts and raisins (if using).
• Pour the batter/mixture into prepared baking pan.
• Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool on wire rack.
• For butter sauce: Combine butter and whipping cream with brown sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp vanilla, mix until blended.
• Note: The sauce recipe may be doubled for a larger amount. Serve cake warm with vanilla butter sauce--delicious!
• Do ahead note: The cake can be prepared a day ahead, and the following day, warmed up in the oven on low temperature, then served with warm sauce. Also the sauce can be prepared ahead, and then warmed if desired.

BUTTER-TOASTED VANILLA POUND CAKE WITH MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, almond extract, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Leave to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, swirling to coat the entire pan. Add the pound cake slices and toast until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pound cake from the pan, swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; and toast the pound cake on the reverse side until lightly browned, another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place the toasted pound cake on plates and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the side of each slice. Top the slices with some of the macerated strawberries and garnish with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan
• In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and mix for 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla; mix for 1 minute, until well blended. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until completely blended.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before turning the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 8 servings

VANILLA, PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ICE CREAM CAKE WITH JELLY WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• For the ice cream cake: Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line it with a parchment paper circle. Cover the bottom of the pan with the brownies, using any extra pieces to line the sides of the pan if desired. Spread the peanut butter and jelly on top.
• Scoop the ice cream onto the cookie layer, packing it in tightly. Spread with an offset spatula to make a smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Unmold the cake by running a knife around the edge of it, then unhinge the springform and remove. Invert the cake onto a sheet of plastic wrap and remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment. Place a plate on the bottom and invert once more.
• For the grape jelly whipped cream frosting: Add the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, grape jelly and vanilla to a large bowl and whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. This makes enough frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake with additional to pipe decorations if desired.
• Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting. Decorate with the sprinkles. If the cake begins to get too soft, put it back into the freezer for a few minutes.
• Freeze another 1 1/2 to 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

PEACH-HONEY-VANILLA BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine peaches, apple, and orange juice in a large, heavy pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, until peaches are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, inspect 8 to 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peach mixture is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Puree peach mixture, working in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. You should have about 14 cups of puree.
• Return all of the puree to the pot. Add sugar, honey, and vanilla bean seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves; reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick and starts to mound, stirring frequently, 60 to 70 minutes.
• Ladle mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

VANILLA-BROWN BUTTER CAKE WITH SPRING FRUIT AND BERRY COMPOTE, MINT OIL AND TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SAUCE

Steps:

• For the vanilla brown butter cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 13-by-18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour and egg whites and mix on low until the ingredients combine without any visible lumps, approximately 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, put the butter and scraped vanilla bean seeds in a 2-quart saucepan and cook on high heat, whisking occasionally. As the mixture cooks, the butter will begin to brown and it will start to smell amazing, about 15 minutes! The longer the butter and vanilla stay on the heat, the more "nutty" the final flavor will become. So cook it to your preference. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, reserving the brown butter.
• Turn the stand mixer to the lowest speed and stream the hot brown butter into the batter, mixing for approximately 2 minutes.
• Transfer the cake batter to the prepared baking sheet and bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then cut into rectangles about 4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.
• For the toasted marshmallow sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Add the corn syrup to the sugar/water mixture. If there are any granules of sugar on the side of the saucepan, brush them down using a pastry brush dipped in water.
• Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks appear, then turn the mixer down to medium speed.
• Place the saucepan on medium-high heat and cook the sugar mixture to thread stage, approximately 234 degrees F. Turn the stand mixer to high speed and stream in the cooked sugar. Continue to mix the meringue on high speed until the outside of the bowl feels cool to the touch, approximately 5 minutes.
• For the spring fruit and berry compote: Combine the blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, granulated sugar and mint in a mixing bowl and toss together. Let stand at least 5 minutes
• For the mint oil: Put the oil and mint in a blender and blend for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a saucepan, slowly bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Strain with a fine-mesh strainer, then let cool. Transfer the cooled mixture to a squeeze bottle.
• To assemble: Spoon and drag about 2 tablespoons of the marshmallow onto each plate and toast the top with a kitchen blowtorch. Place a rectangle of cake on top of each, then divide the fruit among the cakes. Decorate the plates with the mint oil from the squeeze bottle.

SUPER EASY PEANUT BUTTER-FILLED VANILLA CUPCAKES... YUMMY!

Steps:

• VANILLA CUPCAKES:
• Follow the directions on the box.
• Let cool in fridge while making the peanut butter filling.
• PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:.
• In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, the softened butter, and the vanilla.
• Mix on medium (if you don't have a mixer, just go ahead and use a fork, not spoon!) until smooth.
• Slowly beat in the powdered sugar while mixing.
• Using a wooden spoon, scrape in any of the pwodered sugar that remained on side of bowl.
• The mix may not be fully mixed together, so stick your hands in it and knead the mix until very smooth and doughy.
• NOTE: If the mix is still a little too sticky, or isn't doughy enough to roll out, gradually add in a little bit of powdered sugar while kneading with hands.
• FROSTING FOR CUPCAKES:
• No need to tell you how to make the frosting if you did buy the kind in the plastic container! But I will tell you that if you use a wilton metal frosting spatula, it makes your frosting skills look a lot better, and it's more fun!
• HOW TO FILL THE CUPCAKES:.
• Cut the top off of the cupcake and set aside.
• Roll out about one fourth of the peanut butter mix.
• Take the top of the cupcake and place on top of any area on the rolled out peanut butter dough.
• Take a knife, and trace the amount of filling you will need to fit the top of that cupcake.
• Cut it out, and place on top of cut cupcake.
• Then place the cupcake top back on cupcake.
• Frost, if desired.

BLUEBERRY CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cream butter and sugar.
• 2. Stir in eggs.
• 3. Sift flour and baking powder together.
• 4. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk; beating well.
• 5. Coat blueberries with a small amount of additional flour to assure even distribution of berries in cake (about 1 1/2 Tbsp).
• 6. Fold into batter.
• 7. Lightly greased 8- or 9-inch square pan.
• 8. Pour batter into the pan.
• 9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• 10. NOTE: If you don't have a double boiler, you can use two pans that fit together. Put about 1-2 inches of water in the bigger pot, get it to boil, and then proceed with this recipe.
• 11. To prepare sauce: Mix butter and sugar in top of a double boiler.
• 12. Blend in egg yolk and boiling water.
• 13. Stir vigorously while blending the egg yolk in the boiling water so the egg does not cook in the mixture.
• 14. Cook over hot water until mixture thickens, stirring frequently (about 15 minutes on medium heat).
• 15. Stir in vanilla.
• 16. Spoon hot sauce over blueberry cake.
• 17. Cut into squares.

VANILLA BUTTER GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix 3 tbsp butter, melted, 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 3 tbls water and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
• Let stand 3 minutes or until thickened.
• Drizzle on cake.

CHERRY BROWN BUTTER CROSTATA WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ice cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and vanilla bean. Bring just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the eggs and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat to a homogeneous consistency.
• Strain a third of the cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisk to combine, and then immediately whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the cream. Chill in an ice bath and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• Churn in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• For the crust: Combine the butter, flour and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like grated Parmesan. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the ice water, and pulse until the mixture forms a rough ball, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons ice water if needed. Remove the dough from the food processor and form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• For the filling: Melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook it until it starts to brown and begins to smell like hazelnuts. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed.
• Gradually add the flour. Once the flour has combined, add the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the vanilla bean seeds.
• To assemble: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll out the dough to a 1/8-inch thickness, and cut into 4 rounds. Lay the rounds in four 4-inch ring molds, leaving lots of overhang on the sides. Schmear the filling into the bottom of the ring molds, and top with the cherries. Fold the overhanging dough over the cherries. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown and crispy on top, 45 to 50 minutes.
• For the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Bring the pan to medium-high heat; while doing so, be careful not to swish the pan around--it could cause the sugar to recrystallize. As the sugar mixture boils, the water will eventually evaporate and the sugar will begin to turn brown, or "caramelize." Pay close attention! Things can take a terrible turn for the worse here, and there will be no recovery. As the sugar turns gold, followed by light brown, and then a pale shade of darker brown, remove it from the heat and add the heavy cream. Be careful when you do this--it will bubble up like crazy, and getting it on you could cause a severe burn! Be sure to have a saucepan large enough to accommodate the bubbling up. Whisk until things settle down, then add the butter, 2 pats at a time, whisking until completely incorporated before adding more butter.
• Spread some of the caramel onto four serving plates. Unmold the crostatas and set them on top of the caramel. Top with a scoop of ice cream.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Dice the lobster meat (you can use shrimp or scallops for this, or a mixture which is what I do).
• Clean the mushrooms and dice and saute in butter in a large sauce pan.
• Add the shallot and mix in the creme fraiche and quickly bring to a boil.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the chives and lobster meat.
• gently blend.
• Simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Vanilla Butter Sauce----------------.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
• Add the shallots and simmer until soft.
• Add the vinegar and white wine, cook, uncovered at a low boil until the mixture reduces to about 2 Tablespoons.
• Lower the heat to moderate and add a few cubes of butter, remove the pan form the heat and whisk vigorously until the butter is blended inches.
• Continue to add the butter this way-on the heat, off the heat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
• Scrape the vanilla bean and whisk it into the sauce.
• Strain the sauce into a clean saucepan, using pressure with a wooden spoon to make sure that as much of the vanilla and shallots goes through as possible.
• Putting it together--------------------.
• Roll out your pasta dough by machine or hand and lay flat.
• It should be about 5 inches across.
• Place about 1/2 T of lobster mixture, 4 to a row.
• Repeat and top with a fresh sheet of dough.
• Press down with hands and cut into squares.
• Crimp with a fork.
• Repeat.
• You can use won ton wrappers if you prefer.
• Put ravioli into a boiling pot of salted water-they cook very fast.
• When they float to the surface they are done.
• Remove, drain and place in a serving dish, topped with the sauce.
• By the way, I double the sauce!

PEAR CRISPS WITH VANILLA BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Make topping:
• Pulse together flour, almonds, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter and pulse just until blended. Coarsely crumble in a shallow baking pan and chill at least 1 hour.
• Make filling and bake crisps:
• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
• Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a small heavy saucepan, then add pod and butter and cook over medium-low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until butter is browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
• While butter browns, stir together sugars, flour, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add pears and brandy and toss to combine.
• Discard vanilla pod, then toss butter with pear mixture. Spoon filling into gratin dishes and sprinkle with topping, mounding it slightly in centers. Put in a shallow baking pan and bake 30 minutes, then rotate baking sheet and bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool to warm or room temperature on a rack.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Mix milk, sugar, white chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes or until butter is melted, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until white chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
• Beat eggs, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Add white chocolate mixture; stir until well blended. Add bread cubes, cherries and 1/2 cup of the pecans; stir until well coated. Spread evenly in greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with warm Vanilla Butter Sauce.
• Vanilla Butter Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients EXCEPT vanilla extract in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.

CREPES SUZETTE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND ORANGE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Crepes: Add milk and eggs to blender and combine. Add the flour 1/2 a cup at a time, blending after each addition to ensure there are no lumps. Add pinch of salt and melted butter then blend for 30 seconds until you achieve a smooth, silky consistency. Set aside in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to rest. While it rests make the orange butter sauce. Dip a piece of kitchen paper in butter and grease a small frying pan. Ladle a spoonful of batter into the pan. With a flick of the wrist swivel the pan in order to get a nice even covering all over. A good crepe should be paper- thin. Cook on a high heat and flip it over when you see the edge turning golden brown. Remove crepes from pan and fold in half and press into a muffin tray to form little cup shapes. Bake in hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly crispy and brown around the edges, the middle should remain spongy and light. Sauce: Combine the butter, sugar, citrus juices, and zest to a small saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes until it caramelizes. It should be a golden color. Remove from heat, add the Grand Marnier, return to the heat and continue to whisk and reduce until syrupy-about 10 minutes. When done, set to the side. To assemble, place crepe "cup" in the center of plate and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the cup. Drizzle with the orange butter sauce