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How to Make Pastry Cream

Time
3 hr 20 min
Makes
2
Ingredients
8
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 4 large egg yolks, cold or room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons (23g) cornstarch
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk (do not use low-fat or nondairy)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean (or extra 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • small pinch salt
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