Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade crème pâtissière, a rich vanilla pastry cream that elevates every dessert it graces. Perfect for filling éclairs, tarts, or simply enjoyed on its own, this easy-to-follow recipe offers a smooth texture and luscious flavor that will impress both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. Let’s embark on this flavorful journey to create a classic French pastry staple that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk with half of the granulated sugar over medium heat until steaming.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until pale. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour.
- Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat while stirring continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent skin formation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg