How to make pastry cream

When we eat a filled bread or a fruit tart, we wonder what that delicious light yellow cream with a hint of vanilla flavor is. With this step-by-step guide, learn how to make pastry cream at home and prepare all kinds of delicious desserts and fillings.

Step by Step

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Ingredients:
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In a medium saucepan, heat the milk with ¼ cup of sugar, waiting until it gets hot.
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In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until it turns a light yellow color. Add the vanilla and salt.
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Incorporate the cornstarch, tablespoon by tablespoon.
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While whisking, gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture.
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Return to the heat and continue whisking until it boils and thickens.
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Store it in a covered container to prevent the surface from drying out. Use your cream to fill breads, cakes, or as a base for making custards.