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Authentic Bakery-Style Pastry Cream Recipe - Easy and Delicious

Smooth and creamy homemade bakery-style pastry cream in a glass bowl
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
2 minutes
Yield
3 cup
Calories
427

Ingredients

  • 500 ml milk
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp butter

Equipment Needed

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 pot

Instructions

  1. In a mix bowl combine egg yolks, eggs, sugar, cornflour and a pinch of salt.
  2. Whisk it to form a cream and set aside.
  3. In a pot bring milk to a boil.
  4. Once milk has boiled slowly pour half of it over the cream mixture whisking it quickly to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the pot with the remaining milk.
  6. Over mediam heat whisk it for about 1-2 minutes to form a thicker cream.
  7. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract while still hot and mix until the butter is fully incorporated.
  8. Transfer to a bowl, cover it with plastic film just touch the cream and refrigerate it.

Watch It Made

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