Creme Patissiere (Vanilla Pastry Cream) Recipe

Prep Time::5 mins

Cook Time::10 mins

Total Time::15 mins

Servings::4

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup white sugar

1 large egg

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Whisk 1/3 of the cold milk and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.

Pour remaining milk and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk begins to simmer; remove from heat and set aside.

Stir egg and egg yolks into cornstarch mixture; gradually whisk in hot milk. Pour mixture back into the small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove custard from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla until smooth.

Transfer into a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin forming; allow to cool before using.

Recipe Tip

Store cooled creme patissiere in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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