Cream Filling
Luxuriously smooth and irresistibly creamy, this homemade cream filling is the ultimate dessert staple for elevating cakes, pastries, and tarts. Made with a luscious blend of whole milk, eggs, and pure vanilla extract, this recipe balances a rich, custard-like texture with a subtle sweetness. The use of cornstarch ensures perfect consistency, while whisking the mixture over gentle heat creates a silky, lump-free result. Whether you're crafting éclairs, layering it into your favorite Boston cream pie, or simply enjoying it by the spoonful, this versatile cream filling recipe is a kitchen essential. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients, it’s a foolproof way to add sophistication to any dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 Egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg yolks until fully combined.
Slowly pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients in the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking continuously, until it thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 1-2 minutes, continuing to whisk.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour the cream filling through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a silky texture.
Cover the surface of the cream filling with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Make sure the plastic wrap is pressed directly onto the surface of the cream.
Let the cream cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
Stir the cream filling gently before use to restore its smooth texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 851 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
