Pastry Cream Filling
Velvety, rich, and irresistibly smooth, this classic Pastry Cream Filling is the ultimate indulgence for your homemade desserts. Made with wholesome ingredients like creamy whole milk, golden egg yolks, and a touch of butter, this silky custard is infused with vanilla for a luxurious depth of flavor. Perfect as a filling for éclairs, cream puffs, tarts, and cakes, its delicate balance of sweetness and creaminess elevates any dessert to bakery-quality perfection. The recipe comes together swiftly, requiring just 10 minutes of prep and cook time before chilling to its desired luscious consistency. Whether you're crafting an elegant dessert or a comforting treat, this pastry cream is your go-to recipe for sophistication and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 Large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and pale yellow in color.
Gradually pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk, whisking continuously.
Place the saucepan back over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 3-5 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Pour the pastry cream into a clean bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Let the pastry cream cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 888 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 831 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.
