How to Make Pastry Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pastry cream, also known as crème pâtissière, is a classic French dessert filling that is commonly used in a variety of delicious pastries and desserts. This rich and creamy custard is made with simple ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar, and cornstarch, and it is flavored with vanilla for a luxurious and indulgent taste. Pastry cream is incredibly versatile and can be used as a filling for tarts, eclairs, cream puffs, and more, making it a must-have recipe for any home baker.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 1/2 cups

  • 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

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 107mg