Pastry Cream

Name: Pastry Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 0.25 cup white sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 egg; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Fill pastry with cream made with this classic recipe for pastry cream often used in bakeries and restaurants. It can be used to fill cakes, pies, or pastries. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream.

Recipe by CHRISTINIBEANIE

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

2 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
¼ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Stir together milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.
Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook. Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.
When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Pour into a heat-proof container; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151	Calories
6g	Fat
21g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 57mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 107mg	2%

* 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.