Creme Patissiere

Name: Creme Patissiere
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups milk, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 large egg; 2 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Creme patissiere, sometimes shortened to creme pat, is a rich and creamy vanilla custard filling that’s got the perfect consistency for filling eclairs, cream puffs, and fruit tarts.

By anizou

Updated on April 28, 2023

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Whisk 1/3 of the cold milk and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.
Pour remaining milk and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk begins to simmer; remove from heat and set aside.
Stir egg and egg yolks into cornstarch mixture; gradually whisk in hot milk. Pour mixture back into the small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove custard from heat and let cool slightly; whisk in butter and vanilla until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312	Calories
19g	Fat
27g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 226mg	75%
Sodium 204mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 177mg	14%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 233mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.