Italian Lemon Pastry Cream
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Italian Lemon Pastry Cream
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Smooth and creamy Italian lemon pastry cream is made with egg yolks, milk, sugar and flour and flavored with lemon. Rich and thick, crema pasticcera.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk (whole milk)
- ¾ cup cream (heavy, whole or whipping cream - at least 30% fat)
- 1-2 medium lemons peel only try not to get any white part of the lemon (if using lemon extract then use 1 lemon)
- 4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or lemon if you prefer)
- 2½ tablespoon all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add the milk, cream and lemon rind, heat until until very hot but do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.
- In a medium whisk together until smooth the egg yolks, sugar, flour and vanilla Place the pot over medium / low heat, pour the warm milk/cream through a sieve to remove the lemon rind (discard), whisk continuously until thickened.
- Move the pastry cream to a heat resistant bowl. Cover with plastic wrap (make sure the plastic touches the cream mixture)and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using. Enjoy!
- Depending how long you leave the cream in the fridge you may want to whip it for about 30 seconds to get it nice and creamy again.
Notes
- You can keep this crema pasticcera in the refrigerator covered for 4-5 days. If a skin forms on the top while in storage, just scrape it off gently with a butter knife. Do not mix it in with the pastry cream, as it will cause unpleasant lumps.
- Do not freeze your leftovers. Upon thawing it tends to separate and curdle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
932kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
639mg
(213%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
76g
(152%)
Vitamin A
2603IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 932 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 932kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 639mg | 213% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 76g | 152% |
| Vitamin A | 2603IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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