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Pastry Cream Recipe

A classic pastry cream recipe perfect for filling cakes, tarts, and pastries.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 units egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions: 

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla extract until just boiling.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
  • Pour the pastry cream into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to use.

Notes:

Make sure to whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Pastry Cream
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