Pastry Cream Recipe
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Pastry Cream Recipe
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This pastry cream recipe is a classic recipe used to fill cakes, pies, and many baked goods. Easy to make in just a few minutes for delicious pastry cream every time!
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Ingredients
- 2 2 cups milk or half and half or heavy cream
- 1 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 3 3 eggs
- 1/4 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Whisk together milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat bringing to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl and slowly drizzle the egg mixture in a very thin stream into the milk mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, then remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla, stirring until the butter is completely dissolved and well combined.
- Pour the pastry cream through a wire mesh strainer into a heat-proof, airtight container. Top with a piece of plastic wrap, pressing it onto the top of the pastry cream and refrigerate overnight or up to a few days.
Notes
- Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
- Nutrition information is for 1/2 cup serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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