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Orange Pastry Cream
5 from 3 votes

Orange Pastry Cream

Creamy, thick, and citrusy, this orange pastry cream is made with 5 ingredients and is perfect for filling tarts, cakes, eclairs and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 450 ml milk whole
  • 3 egg medium, yolks
  • 120 g sugar
  • 60 g all-purpose flour or 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 orange preferably organic

Instructions

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  1. Use a potato peeler to remove the orange peel, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut the orange in half and juice it until you have 50ml (about ¼ cup). Set the juice aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk and orange peel over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and let the orange peel infuse for a few minutes, then discard the orange peel.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, orange juice and sugar until light and creamy. Add sifted flour in and mix until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour a little warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add the rest of the milk while stirring.
  5. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 5 minutes).
  6. Transfer the orange pastry cream to a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface), and let it cool completely before using.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 2 US cups or 500 g of orange pastry cream.
  • Fridge: You can store the pastry cream in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • You can store the
  • in the fridge for 
  • .
  • Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing it because it can turn watery and grainy when thawed. But if you really need to, store it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. Let it thaw in the fridge for a few hours, then whisk well before using.
  • I don’t recommend freezing it because it can turn 
  •  when thawed. But if you really need to, store it in an 
  •  and freeze for 
  • . Let it 
  •  for a few hours, then whisk well before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 176mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 304IU (6%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 304IU 6%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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