Vanilla bean paste

[AmandaJ]

Ok I want to make a Creme patissiere and it says vanilla bean paste I don't have any, so I was wondering could I use vanilla essence instead, as that's all I got?

Thanks

[BhoysGirl]

I reckon so, it just won't have as strong a vanilla flavour as the paste would give it.

[AmandaJ]

Thanks for that now I'll get cooking .