How To Make Pastry Cream Recipe
Learn how to make a rich and creamy pastry cream from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pastry Cream:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, mix milk and egg yolks. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
- Cook the Mixture: Heat the mixture, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
- Chill the Cream: Strain the mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Final Touch: Whisk the chilled cream until smooth before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pastry cream, custard, dessert, French pastry
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