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Creme de Confeiteiro Prático (Crème pâtissière)
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
cups
Calories
150
A quick and easy vanilla pastry cream perfect for filling desserts and pastries.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
0.12
cup
cornstarch (amido de milho)
2.1
cup
whole milk
0.75
cup
sugar
3
units
eggs
0.005
g
refined salt
(a pinch)
0.5
tsp
vanilla extract
(or vanilla bean)
Instructions
Mix cornstarch, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Strain if desired for a smoother texture, then cool as preferred.
Chill or use immediately; the cream will thicken as it cools.
Notes
This pastry cream is versatile and can be flavored with different extracts or added to desserts for a rich filling.
Calories:
150
kcal
Cost:
$8
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
pastry cream