Caramel Pastry Cream – a delicious recipe with cornstarch, sugar, egg yolks, milk, sugar, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Place the cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl and mix together well; add egg yolks and mix until a paste is formed.
2
Stir in 1/2 cup milk.
3
Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar and water in a small heavy pot and stir to combine.
4
Cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally but not stirring, until sugar turns a medium amber.
5
Carefully pour in remaining milk and stir until smooth, Stir in vanilla seeds.
6
Bring mixture back to a simmer then pour hot mixture over mixture in bowl, whisking constantly.
7
Pour back into saucepan.
8
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick.
9
Remove from heat and stir an additional minute.
10
Transfer to a bowl.
11
Cover with buttered parchment or plastic wrap touching top of cream to avoid skin formation.
12
Chill a minimum of 2 hours or as long as 2 days.
514
kcal
Calories
14
g
Fat
68
g
Carbs
17
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar granulated, 4 each egg yolks, 2 cups milk, and more.
Yes, Caramel Pastry Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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