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Pastry Cream Recipe

Rich and creamy pastry cream, perfect for filling cakes, tarts, and pastries.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 units egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 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 egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. 3. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  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, and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

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Pastry Cream
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