Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 117.33 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.37 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 14.19 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.76 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.67 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 68.42 mg High 23%
- Sodium 52.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.02 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 141.16 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 53.65 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 117.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cornstarch, Eggs, Milk, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 117.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème healthy?
- Classic Vanilla Pastry Crème has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 117.33 calories and 4.37 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.67 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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