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Pastry Cream Recipe

A rich and creamy filling perfect for pastries, tarts, and cakes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pastry Cream Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon butter

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla extract until just boiling.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. 3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  4. 4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and boiling.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
  6. 6. Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool completely before using.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

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Pastry Cream
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