Vanilla Pastry Cream

10m
Prep Time
4h
Cook Time
4h 10m
Ready In

Recipe: #2799

November 19, 2011

Categories: Eggs,



"This is perfect to fill chocolate eclairs, for the best flavor use only pure vanilla and only light cream. Coo time is 4 hours chilling time. Amounts stated will yield about 3 cups/12 servings (1/4 cup each serving)"

Original is 12 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (63.5 g)
  • Calories 160.2
  • Total Fat - 10.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 63 mg
  • Sodium - 47.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 13.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0 g
  • Sugars - 8.5 g
  • Protein - 2.4 g
  • Calcium - 45.4 mg
  • Iron - 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a 3-quart heavy saucepan whisk 2 whole eggs with 2 egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the light cream. Cook over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a boil; cook 1 minute or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.

Step 2

Remove from heat then whisk in butter and vanilla.

Step 3

Cover with a piece of plastic wrap directly over the top. Chill for 4 hours

Step 4

Use as desired.

Tips


No special items needed.

0 Reviews

You'll Also Love