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Chocolate Pastry Cream

Decadently thick and creamy, this chocolate pastry cream is perfect for layering, piping, or just enjoying by the spoonful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 ½ cups
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon rum or coffee liqueur (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming (do not boil).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth and pale.
  3. Slowly pour about ½ cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Pour the tempered mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract (plus rum or coffee liqueur, if using), stirring until smooth.
  6. Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  7. Refrigerate until fully chilled before using, 2 to 3 hours. Whisk before using to restore its creamy texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tablespoons Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2½ cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tablespoons
Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.