Perfect Pastry Cream

Name: Perfect Pastry Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; ¼ cup + 1/3 cup granulated sugar divided; 1 whole egg; 2 egg yolks; ¼ cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This rich and creamy pastry cream is the perfect filling for all your favorite desserts. Made with whole milk, eggs, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, this decadent cream is easy to prepare and versatile enough to use in tarts, eclairs, or as a cake filling. A dessert staple you'll love!

Pastry Cream

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Ingredients

Servings: 3

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2 cups whole milk

¼ cup + 1/3 cup granulated sugar divided

1 whole egg

2 egg yolks

¼ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

444kcal

22%
Fat

20g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

58g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

48g

2%
Protein

8g

0%
Cholesterol

127mg

6%
Sodium

161mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Perfect Pastry Cream

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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