Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema al Cioccolato)
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Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema al Cioccolato)
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Rich, smooth and decadent Chocolate Pastry Cream (Crema al Cioccolato) that's perfect for making all kinds of desserts. Use it to fill Italian doughnuts, tarts and cakes or spoon into bowls and enjoy it as it is, delicious!
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Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks (large eggs)
- ⅓ cup sugar (70g)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (30g)
- 2.5 cups full-fat milk (590ml)
- 5.5 oz dark chocolate 70%+ cocoa (150g)
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Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan then set aside (do not let it boil) Chop up the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside..
- Mix the egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until combined then add the cornstarch and mix it thoroughly.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture whilst whisking constantly to avoid any lumps.
- Once incorporated, pour the egg and milk mixture back into the saucepan and heat it on a low heat.
- Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is very thick in consistency (about 10 minutes).
- Once thickened, turn the heat off and add the chopped chocolate. Stir it in until completely melted and incorporated.
- Pour the chocolate pastry cream into a clean bowl and place plastic wrap directly on top to stop a skin from forming. Let cool completely before storing in the fridge.
Notes
- Consistency - the pastry cream will thicken as it cools and stiffen up even more in the fridge.
- Use plastic wrap - once transferred to a bowl to cool place plastic wrap directly over the chocolate pastry cream to stop a skin from forming.
- Storage and freezing - the pastry cream will keep well in the fridge for 4-5 days. I don't recommend freezing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
116IU
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings (around 850g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 116IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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