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Perfect Pastry Cream

Perfect Pastry Cream is easy to make at home and is used in the most delicious pastries, cakes, and other desserts. You'll love this recipe for perfect French Creme Patissiere every single time.
7
30,731
34
15 min
TOTAL TIME
277
CALORIES
$0.71
PER SERVING
Perfect Pastry Cream
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
3 SERVINGS
Cornstarch
1/4 cup cornstarch
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Egg
1 whole egg
Egg Yolks
2 whole egg yolks
Whole Milk
2 cups whole milk
Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Butter
2 tbsp butter
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
34g
CARBS
13g
FAT
5g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
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