Pastry Cream

Ingredients

• 500 ml whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 40 g cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
• 30 g butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the Milk

1. In a saucepan, gently heat the milk with vanilla until just before boiling.

Step 2: Mix Egg Base

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and pale.
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Step 3: Temper the Eggs

1. Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

Step 4: Cook the Cream

1. Return everything to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until thick and bubbling.

Step 5: Finish

1. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and mix until glossy.

Step 6: Cool Properly

1. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill.

Nutrition

Calories: 180–220 kcal · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 10 g · Carbohydrates: 20 g · Sugar: 15 g