I don’t put vanilla essence in Tiramisu.However, for vanilla essence I just get it either fromthe desi store which is sans vanilla or imitation vanilla essence fromthe regular grovery store. The vanilla pod can be found at regular grocery stores too. I bought it last week to make fruit compote in vanilla syrup (turned out good by teh way) and bought the vanilla pod at the grocery store. You may have to ask customer services where they keep it as its usually kept tucked away somewhere. Willimas Sonoma is pricey.