Dessert

Simple Pastry Cream is for Dessert.

Simple Pastry Cream takes 35 minutes to prepare.

Simple Pastry Cream takes 25 minutes to cook.

Simple Pastry Cream makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Simple Pastry Cream are:

Pastry Cream:
5 extra-large egg yolks, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Cognac
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Here is how you make Simple Pastry Cream:

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed for 4 minutes, or until very thick. Reduce to low speed, and add the cornstarch. With the mixer still on low, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Don't be alarmed when the custard comes to a boil and appears to curdle; switch to a whisk and beat vigorously. Cook, whisking constantly, for another 2 minutes; the custard will come together and become very thick, like pudding. Stir in the vanilla, Cognac, butter, and heavy cream. Pour the custard through a sieve into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold. Yield: 2 cups Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOCHI-LU.

The nutritional information for Simple Pastry Cream is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 92.6

• Total Fat: 5.3 g
• Cholesterol: 136.8 mg
• Sodium: 26.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 3.2 g