Vanilla Pastry Cream
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This classic French vanilla pastry cream is perfect for tarts, cream puffs, éclairs, and more.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth and pale.
- Slowly pour about ½ cup of the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and rum (if using) until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Whisk before using to restore its creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2 tablespoons
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2½ cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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