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

There's nothing quite like a delicious, homemade pie filled with smooth, creamy pastry cream. Whether you're making a fruit pie, a custard pie, or a savory pie, a good pastry cream is essential for creating that perfect texture and flavor. Once you've mastered the art of making pastry cream, you'll be able to take your pies to the next level and impress all of your friends and family with your baking skills.

Pastry cream, also known as crème pâtissière, is a rich, velvety custard that is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • In a small saucepan, Heat milk to boiling point and remove from the heat.
  • In a heatproof mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Beat in the flour.
  • Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly. When all the milk has been added, place the bowl over (not in) a pan of boiling water, or pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 26mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 60mg