Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème

Name: Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 0.25 cup Cornstarch; 2 whole Eggs; 2 cups Milk; 0.25 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Dessert 🍰 French 🇫🇷 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème is luxuriously smooth and gently sweet, with a rich vanilla aroma and a silky custard texture that melts on the tongue. It’s ideal for layering into cakes, filling éclairs and cream puffs, or spooning into tart shells; fold in whipped cream for a lighter diplomat-style filling. Perfect for make-ahead desserts and elegant entertaining.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Assemble all the ingredients.
2

In a heavy saucepan, stir together the milk and 1/4 cup sugar, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
3

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the egg. In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch; stir this into the eggs until smooth.
4

While mixing, pour the boiled milk into the egg mixture in a thin stream to keep the eggs from cooking.
5

Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and slowly bring it to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.
6

Once the mixture thickens, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until fully blended.
7

Pour into a heat-proof container, then place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.