MOCHA PASTRY CREAM

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Categories     Pastry     Boil

Yield makes enough for one tiered wedding cake (about 5 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
3 tablespoons hot water
6 large whole eggs, plus 6 large egg yolks
2 cups sugar
6 cups whole milk
1 1/2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the espresso powder and hot water, and stir until dissolved; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the whole eggs, egg yolks, and 1 cup sugar. Whisk to combine.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla seeds, cornstarch, salt, and remaining cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat; slowly pour about a third of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Pour egg mixture back into the remaining milk, whisking constantly. Return saucepan to medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to hold a trail when you drag a wooden spoon through it, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in butter, one piece at a time. Whisk in chopped chocolate and espresso mixture; continue whisking until smooth and combined. Strain the mixture into a large, heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Place in the ice bath until completely chilled, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.

Lewis Paxton
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Overall, I really enjoyed this mocha pastry cream. It's a great way to add a unique flavor to your favorite desserts.


Ehtisam Ehtisam
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This mocha pastry cream is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and perfect for special occasions.


Logan Snyder
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I love the rich, decadent flavor of this mocha pastry cream. It's perfect for filling cakes, pastries, and even crepes.


Robert Broderson
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This mocha pastry cream is delicious! I used it to fill profiteroles and they were a hit.


Azkeel hell
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I made this mocha pastry cream for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mnaseer naseer
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This mocha pastry cream is the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate. It's not too sweet and it's not too bitter.


Vijay Sah
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this mocha pastry cream. It's not too sweet and the coffee flavor is subtle.


Aj Ticking
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This mocha pastry cream is easy to make and tastes great. I used it to fill a chocolate cake and it was a big hit.


Lalbati 1
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I love the flavor of this mocha pastry cream, but it was a little too thick for my liking. I would add a little more milk next time.


Timeline
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This mocha pastry cream is very rich and decadent. It's perfect for special occasions.


brianvi Persaud
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mocha pastry cream is delicious and perfect for filling cakes and pastries.


Tina Hairston
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This is the best mocha pastry cream I've ever had! It's so easy to make and tastes amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Khloe hilton
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the unique flavor of the mocha pastry cream.


Danitza simon
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This mocha pastry cream is the perfect filling for my homemade éclairs! It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of coffee flavor.