Chocolate Pastry Cream
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Chocolate Pastry Cream
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An easy chocolate pastry cream recipe made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Creamy and perfect for use in tarts, pastries and other desserts.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat milk or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup superfine granulated sugar or caster sugar
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch or cornflour in the UK
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 oz chocolate chips or finely chopped solid chocolate
Instructions
- In a heatproof jug (or other heatproof mixing bowl), whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, egg, yolks and cocoa powder. Once well whisked into a smooth paste, set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the milk and vanilla in a saucepan and heat over a medium temperature until simmering, stirring occasionally. Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes to ensure the milk is warmed thoroughly.
- Carefully and slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture whilst whisking the egg mixture continuously.
- Once the milk is fully incorporated, pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan and return to the heat, stirring continuously.
- Cook this over a medium heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens (see note).
- Once thickened, remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Whisk these into the custard until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a clean heatproof bowl and cover with plastic wrap - placing the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin forming.
- Allow this to cool and then place in the refrigerator to chill for a couple of hours before using.
Notes
- The custard will usually thicken quite suddenly after a couple of minutes. Be sure to whisk continuously to avoid it catching on the bottom of the pan or a skin beginning to form on the surface. This should not be brought to a boil.
- This is a small batch chocolate pastry cream recipe, but is easily scaleable for larger quantities.
- This is a small batch chocolate pastry cream recipe, but is easily scaleable for larger quantities.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5.9g
(2%)
Protein
0.7g
(1%)
Fat
1.1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
4.8g
(10%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24tablespoon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 1.1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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