Pastry cream recipe

Name: Pastry cream recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 3 egg yolks; 2/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vanilla essence; cookie tart, to serve the pastry cream; mixed berries, for decoration

alexandra romero

The pastry cream is one of the most popular ingredients in the world of baking, as it is used to fill bread, cakes, donuts, and more. At kiwilimón we know that this is a recipe everyone should master, so we teach you how to make vanilla pastry cream step by step.

Did you know? It is said that pastry cream was invented in the 17th century, but experts still do not agree on its place of origin.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-04-2024

Preparation

15 mins

Low

Heat the milk in a pot over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it boils. In a bowl, mix the yolks with sugar using a whisk, until the yolks turn a lighter color. Then, incorporate the cornstarch and mix until fully combined. Add a little of the hot milk and mix; this is done to temper the yolk and not cook it. Continue pouring the milk slowly, until the temperature of the milk and the yolks are the same. Then, add the yolks to the milk and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.

When you have a thick consistency, add the vanilla and remove from heat. Transfer the pastry cream to a tray, cover with a plastic bag, and let cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Fill the tartlets with the pastry cream and decorate with red fruits.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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