Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Vanilla Cream Filling 3.0 (93) 4 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 cup This decadent vanilla cream makes the perfect filling for Cream-Filled Chocolate Sandwiches. Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup solid vegetable shortening 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and shortening until well combined. With mixer on low speed, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, and beat to combine. Set aside at room temperature until ready to use. Rate it Print