Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until simmering.
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Strain the pastry cream into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill.
Notes
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Stir well before using if a skin forms.
- For a richer flavor, replace 1/2 cup milk with heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg