PASTICCIERA CREAM (ITALIAN PASTRY CREAM )
This is a basic recipe for Italian pastry cream which is used as a filling for many cakes and pastries. The chocolate pastry cream is made from this same base, with the addition of the chocolate. Depending on the recipe you are going to use the pastry cream for, you may prefer to omit the lemon rind. Here are the recipes for the basic and chocolate variety. Prep/Cook times do not include chilling time.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 1/2 Cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sugar, egg yolks flour, lemon rind (if using it), and vanilla in a sauce pan and mix together well.
- In a separate sauce pan, scald milk.
- Very slowly pour milk over egg yolk mixture, in a thin stream, beating constantly with rotary beater.
- Continue cooking on low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture reaches the boiling point.
- Cook 4 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
- (**At this point, if making chocolate pasticciera cream, add chocolate and while stirring, cook 1 minute longer.) Remove pan from heat, add butter and mix well.
- Pour into bowl and let cool, stir occasionally to prevent skin from forming over the top.
- If using as a cake/pastry filling, chill (with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming) until very thick at least 3-4 hours.
- For Chocolate Pasticciera Cream: **Add grated chocolate to cooked pasticciera cream and cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly, until chocolate is blended well.
- Cool/chill before using as a cake/pastry filling.
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Faishary Benzima
[email protected]This is my go-to pastry cream recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jaskarn Khawash
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream turned out lumpy. I'll have to try again.
Gaspara Sabrina
[email protected]This cream is amazing! I used it to make a chocolate éclair cake and it was a huge hit. The cream is so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
Alyas Laghmani
[email protected]I've never made pastry cream before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze. The cream was delicious and I can't wait to try it in different desserts.
Ariannah Mccarthy
[email protected]This cream is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great in a tart or other dessert.
Md Amirul
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cream turned out great. Will definitely make it again.
Funny Clips 111
[email protected]This is the best pastry cream I've ever had! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
shafeek pm
[email protected]This cream is so versatile! I've used it as a filling for éclairs, Napoleons, and even fruit tarts. Always a hit.
Ifty zaman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This pasticciera cream is heavenly! It's the perfect filling for my cakes and pastries.
Dawson Hebert
[email protected]Wow, this cream is incredible! I can't believe how easy it was to make. Definitely a new favorite recipe.
Luis Garcia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! This cream was so easy to make and it tastes amazing. Very happy with the results.
Mansb Ma
[email protected]Not bad for a first attempt! The cream was a bit too thick for my liking, but the flavor was great. I'll try again and see if I can get it right.
Abhishek Yadav
[email protected]This pasticciera cream is the real deal! It's rich, creamy, and has a wonderful vanilla flavor. I used it to make a mille-feuille and it was a showstopper. Will definitely be making this again.
Life Dil
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own pastry cream, but this recipe made it so easy. The cream turned out perfectly and it was so delicious. I can't wait to try it in other desserts.
Syed Rasool Shah
[email protected]This cream is amazing! I used it to make a fruit tart and it was a huge success. The cream is so light and fluffy, and it has a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Dark Sajib
[email protected]I've tried many different pastry cream recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love using it to fill cannolis and éclairs.
Katlyn Skelton
[email protected]This pasticciera cream is absolutely divine! It has a smooth, velvety texture and a rich, creamy flavor. I used it to fill a crostata and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again and again.