Delicious Custard Cream Just Like Custard Pudding

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   Combine the milk and vanilla beans (I used vanilla essence this time) in a saucepan.

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   Heat over low to medium heat.

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   Please be careful not to boil.

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   Meanwhile mix the egg yolks in a bowl.

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   Add the sugar and mix well.

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   Then add the cake flour.

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   Combine well until similar to the consistency in this picture.

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   Gradually pour in the warm milk while stirring.

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   Now pour this mixture into the saucepan and warm over medium heat.

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    Keep stirring until thickened.

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    Keep heating for a while even after the mixture thickens to remove any flour smell.

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    Once mixture looks like this picture, remove from the heat.

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    Then add butter and combine.

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    Transfer this to a tray, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and cool.

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    If you add a little bit of whipped cream to the cooled custard cream, it becomes 'diplomat cream'.

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    It has a lighter texture, so it's ideal for cream puffs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.