Pastry Cream

1. 1

   Heat half-and-half, 6 Tbs. sugar, and salt until simmering. Whisk yolks, 2 Tbs. sugar together until creamy. Add cornstarch and beat until pale yellow and thick.

2. 2

   Whisk half-and-half into yolks. Return to simmering over med. heat. for 30 seconds, scraping down sides and bottom until thick and glossy.

3. 3

   Add butter and vanilla, melt, and chill with plastic wrap on top to prevent a skin from forming.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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