Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria) Recipe

Name: Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups milk (whole milk, please); 1/2 cup sugar, plus; 2 teaspoons sugar (110 g total); 3 slices fine lemon zest; 7 egg yolks; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (70 g); 1 -2 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 1/2 t vanilla and 3 to 4 T rum); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45 g)

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups milk (whole milk, please)
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar (110 g total)
3 slices fine lemon zest
7 egg yolks
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (70 g)
1 -2 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 1/2 t vanilla and 3 to 4 T rum)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45 g)

1
Slowly heat the milk, 2 t of the sugar, and the lemon zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
2
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining sugar, egg yolks, egg, and salt until thick but still golden, 2 to 3 minute.
3
Sift the flour, a little at a time, whisking briskly to mix thoroughly.
4
Whisk 1/2 c of the boiling milk mixture, 2 T at a time, into the egg mixture; then pour the egg mixture into the remaining milk mixture (this is a technique known as tempering).
5
Cook over medium-high heat, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
As it begins to reach a boil and look lumpy, whisk vigorously to smooth it.
7
When the cream is as thick as mayonnaise, reduce the heat and whisk or stir for another minute.
8
Remove from the heat and discard the lemon zest.
9
Beat in the vanilla and then the butter, 1 T at a time.
10
Cool the cream quickly by placing the pan in a bowl of cold water or by spreading the cream out on 2 baking sheets.
11
Smear a little butter on top and cover tightly with plastic wrap so cream doesn't get a skin.
12
Cool completely in refrigerator.
13
You may want to thin it with a couple of T of milk before using it.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups milk (whole milk, please), 1/2 cup sugar, plus, 2 teaspoons sugar (110 g total), 3 slices fine lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria) 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.

Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria)

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