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Chocolate Pastry Cream
5 from 3 votes

Chocolate Pastry Cream

An easy chocolate pastry cream recipe made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Creamy and perfect for use in tarts, pastries and other desserts.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 24 tablespoon
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or whole milk, full fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or caster sugar, superfine
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch or cornflour in the UK
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 egg yolk
  • 1 egg whole
  • 1 oz chocolate chips or finely chopped solid chocolate

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Carefully and slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture whilst whisking the egg mixture continuously.
  4. Once the milk is fully incorporated, pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan and return to the heat, stirring continuously.
  5. Cook this over a medium heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens (see note).
  6. Once thickened, remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Whisk these into the custard until smooth.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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: 24 tablespoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% 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.