Description
Learn how to make Crema Pasticcera, a classic Italian pastry cream perfect for filling cream puffs, tarts, and cakes. This rich and creamy custard is easy to prepare and versatile in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Cream Mixture:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Heat milk with vanilla until simmering. Remove from heat.
- Whisk Cream: Combine yolks, sugar, cornstarch. Temper with hot milk.
- Cook Cream: Cook mixture until thickened. Stir in butter.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate until cold.
Notes
- Crema pasticcera is versatile for various pastries.
- Try flavoring with lemon zest, orange zest, or liqueur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
