Pastry Cream Is So Delicious and Easy to Make! | Chef Jean-Pierre

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

In a bowl, mix 3 eggs with 1/2 cup sugar.

Heat 2 cups of milk until warm, adding the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.

Add 5 tablespoons of cornstarch and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture.

Introduce warm milk into the egg mixture slowly to temper the eggs.

Mix the egg mixture thoroughly and then return it to the heat.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

Remove from heat and quickly mix in 2 ounces of butter until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic film directly on the custard to prevent a skin from forming.

Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for about an hour or overnight.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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