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Pastry cream, or Crème Pâtissière, is a thick, pudding-like custard essential in French desserts such as eclairs and fruit tarts. Made with egg yolks, sugar, milk, and vanilla, it's perfect for piping and filling, adding a rich, creamy texture to your favorite pastries.
Total time135 min
Ingredients8
Serving size6
Calories200
Mixing Bowl
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Saucepan
Measuring Cups and Spoons
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Strainer (optional)
Plastic Wrap
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed (optional)
1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1.25 cups whole milk, divided
1 tablespoon butter