PASTRY CREAM FOR PIES
A thick egg custard that has many uses. Spread this in a baked pie shell and cover with fresh fruit, pipe it into doughnuts, or mix it with whipped cream for eclairs or cream puffs.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Fruit Pizza Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, Heat milk to boiling point and remove from the heat.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Beat in the flour.
- Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly. When all the milk has been added, place the bowl over (not in) a pan of boiling water, or pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 25.9 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
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Derek Pocha
[email protected]I'm a professional pastry chef, and I can say that this pastry cream is one of the best I've ever tasted. It's perfectly balanced and has a wonderful flavor.
Munsi Enterprise
[email protected]This pastry cream is delicious! I love the rich flavor and the smooth texture. It's perfect for any occasion.
Cynthia Manjimela
[email protected]I've been making this pastry cream for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect filling for pies, tarts, and even profiteroles.
Bilal Kemal
[email protected]This pastry cream is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.
Ganesh Dhungana
[email protected]I love this pastry cream! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different desserts. I've used it to make pies, tarts, and even cupcakes.
ss Saju
[email protected]This pastry cream is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad either. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick and easy recipe.
Semaya Phoenix
[email protected]I made this pastry cream for the first time last week, and it was a total disaster. The texture was grainy, and the flavor was bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.
Monaleighcia Muller
[email protected]This is the best pastry cream recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple, yet it yields perfect results every time.
Christian Conran
[email protected]I've made this pastry cream several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
boitumelo
[email protected]This pastry cream is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect flavor. I used it to make a pie, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.