Silky Vanilla Pastry Cream

Silky Vanilla Pastry Cream, a classic French dessert staple that’s perfect for filling eclairs, cream puffs, and fruit tarts. This vegetarian-friendly recipe contains dairy and eggs, making it a rich and creamy treat. With its smooth, sweet, and aromatic flavor profile, this pastry cream elevates any dessert.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Overview

Crème pâtissière, also known as vanilla pastry cream, is a rich and creamy custard perfect for filling eclairs, cream puffs, and fruit tarts. This classic French dessert component is smooth, flavorful, and easy to make.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

French

Ingredients

• 2 Cups milk
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cornstarch
• 1/3 Cup white sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 2 Egg yolks
• 1/4 Cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 of the cold milk and cornstarch until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk begins to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Stir the egg and egg yolks into the cornstarch mixture. Gradually whisk in the hot milk.
4. Pour the mixture back into the small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove the custard from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
6. Transfer the crème pâtissière into a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Allow to cool before using.

Enjoy this silky and versatile vanilla pastry cream in your favorite desserts!