Pastry Cream Recipe
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Pastry Cream Recipe
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Pastry cream is a staple recipe for bakers and this version is our go-to. It’s easy to make and you don’t need any fancy equipment, just a saucepan, and a whisk. Serve this over a Tart Crust for the best Fruit Tart or pipe it into Eclairs or Cream Puffs.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- In a medium, heat-proof mixing bowl, combine egg, yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, and whisk vigorously until completely smooth and lightened in color, 2 minutes.
- In a large saucepan add milk, heavy cream and butter and heat over medium heat until it just starts to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scalding or a film from forming. As soon as it starts to boil, remove from heat.
- While whisking the egg mixture constantly, slowly drizzle in 1/3 of the hot milk mixture. This slow process of adding milk or tempering the eggs ensures you don’t scramble the eggs.
- Pour the warm egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and whisk to combine. Set over medium heat and whisk constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes. The cream will thicken quickly but you want to give it a chance to cook off the corn starch so the cream doesn’t separate. Stop mixing for a few seconds and as soon as you see it’s starting to boil, reduce the heat to keep it at a very low boil and continue whisking vigorously for 1 minute. When it’s done, the cream should be thickened, smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract. Transfer cream to a shallow bowl and place plastic wrap directly over the surface of the hot cream to prevent a skin from forming and let it come to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days ahead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbs
18g
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
89mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
669IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people (makes 2 1/2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 18g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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