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Italian Strawberry Pastry Cream
This Pastry cream recipe combines the richness of traditional pastry cream with the sweet, tangy taste of strawberries.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 892 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk (whole / heavy)
- ¾ cup cream (heavy, whole or whipping cream, at least 30% fat content)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼-⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor add the milk, cream and chopped strawberries, blend until completely combined and smooth.
- In a medium bowl beat the yolks, sugar and vanilla for two minutes, add the flour and combine, transfer the mixture to a medium pot, on medium/low heat add the milk/strawberry mixture at a steady slow drizzle, cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot pastry cream into a heat resistant glass or ceramic bowl, cover the surface of the pastry cream with a piece of plastic wrap (make sure wrap touches the cream mixture) and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours before using.
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Notes
- I experimented a bit with this recipe to get it the way I wanted, although it isn't as thick as traditional pastry cream it is perfect to be used as a filling to be baked in pies and tarts or spooned over cakes or even enjoyed on its own with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
- The pastry cream will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator, be sure to cover well or place in an air tight container. Be sure to use fresh milk that has a longer expiry date. Never freeze pastry cream because it will never have the same creamy texture once it is thawed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
892kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
516mg
(172%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
821mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
2474IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
179mg
(199%)
Calcium
324mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 892
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 892kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 516mg | 172% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 2474IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 179mg | 199% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.