Pastry Cream Recipe

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Pastry Cream Recipe

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A recipe for making pastry cream, including ingredients and step-by-step directions.

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Ingredients for Pastry Cream

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- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk - 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, divided - 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch - 1/4 tsp kosher salt - 5 large egg yolks - 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces - 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

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Step 1: Prepare the Milk Mixture

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Combine milk and half of the sugar in a saucepan. Heat until steaming, then infuse with vanilla.

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Infusing Vanilla

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Add vanilla extract or vanilla bean to the milk mixture and let it sit.

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Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

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Whisk together remaining sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.

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Avoiding Boiling Milk

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Boiling can cause the milk to curdle; heat only until steaming.

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Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat.

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Whisk continuously as it thickens to a creamy consistency.

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Boil the mixture briefly after thickening.

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This helps cook out the starchy taste.

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Remove the saucepan from heat to add flavor.

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Take out the vanilla bean if used.

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Incorporate butter and vanilla extract.

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Stir until fully combined for a smooth and shiny cream.