Pumpkin Pastry Cream

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21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    408 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pumpkin Pastry Cream

This delicious Creamy Pumpkin Pastry Cream is quick and easy, perfect filling for cakes, pies, cookies and even cream puffs!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cup milk (I used whole milk)
  • cup cream (whole/heavy/whipping)
  • 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (or caster/fine sugar)
  • tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (homemade or store bought)*
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

* For homemade Pumpkin Puree.

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Instructions

  1. In a medium pot heat the milk and cream until very hot, but not boiling, remove from heat and let cool to warm.
  2. In a medium pot whisk together the yolks and sugar until well combined. Add the flour and vanilla and combine well.
  3. Place the pot with the yolks, over low/medium heat and slowly add the milk, whisking continuously.
  4. Once all the milk has been added, add the puree, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, continue whisking on medium heat, until the mixture has thickened, approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and place in a heat proof bowl, cover the top of the cream with plastic wrap, make sure the plastic is touching the cream, let the pastry cream, cool to room temperature, then either use or refrigerate until ready to use. Pastry cream tastes even better if you make it ahead of time and let it chill in fridge for approximately 3 hours before using. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For room temperature, remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to store the cream in clean bowl, covered in plastic and the plastic is covering all the pastry cream on top, it must be stored in the refrigerator, it will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 301mg (100%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1546IU (31%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 301mg 100%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1546IU 31%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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