Crème pâtissière is a staple of the pastry world: a rich and creamy custard used in a variety of desserts. Its thick, luxurious texture and subtly sweet flavor make it a perfect filling for tarts, éclairs, profiteroles, and mille-feuille. It can also be used to make crème brûlée, ice cream, and other frozen desserts. If you want to impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert, mastering the art of crème pâtissière is a must. This guide will walk you through the process of making a classic crème pâtissière that can be used in a variety of ways.
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CREME PATISSIERE (PASTRY CREAM)
This classic thick and creamy custard is commonly used as a filling for cakes, tarts, and pastries.
Provided by Shiran
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar just until pale yellow and creamy, then whisk in cornstarch and flour. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk, vanilla pod, and vanilla seeds on medium heat just to a boil. Remove from heat and remove vanilla bean. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while simultaneously whisking constantly until smooth.
- Transfer mixture back into saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly and vigorously so that the eggs won't curdle, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium heatproof bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent it from creating a 'skin'. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Creme patissiere can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days. It does not freeze well. Whisk before using to get rid of any lumps.
CREME PATISSIERE
Creme Patissiere, or pastry cream, serves as the filling for a number of our favorite desserts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a small bowl. Add flour, and mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Thin egg-yolk mixture with approximately 1/4 cup of warm milk. When remaining milk begins to boil, add it to egg-yolk mixture, and stir well. Return to saucepan, and place over high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until pastry cream thickens and boils, about 1 minute. (Turning the pan as you whisk helps to easily reach all areas of pan.)
- Reduce heat to medium, and cook, whisking constantly, until cream becomes shiny and easier to stir, about 2 minutes more. Pour into a bowl, and stir in vanilla. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of pastry cream to prevent a skin from forming, and allow to cool.
CREME PATISSIERE (PASTRY CREAM)
This easy recipe for classic, vanilla-flavored creme patissiere can be used in Napoleons, fruit tarts, eclairs and more.
Provided by Christine Benlafquih
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Set out a large bowl, a medium saucepan, a whisk or heavy spoon, and a sieve or strainer.
- In the medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk with the vanilla bean over medium heat almost to boiling.
- While the milk is heating, mix the egg yolks and sugar together in the large bowl.
- Then whisk in the flour and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the vanilla bean from the milk.
- Then, gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Do this very slowly as you don't want the yolks to cook from the heat of the milk.
- Strain the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Place over medium heat, stirring or constantly whisking until the mixture thickens and reaches a boil. Continue cooking for half a minute longer, stirring hard and constantly to keep the pastry cream smooth.
- Remove the pastry cream from the heat. Stir in the vanilla flavoring at this point if you did not use a vanilla bean. Place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pastry cream to avoid a skin forming, and leave to cool to room temperature.
- The pastry cream can be used when cool, or covered and refrigerated for up to several days until needed. Stir chilled pastry cream before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 582 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 63 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize Approx. 3 Cups (2 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREME PATISSIERE
A yummy french thick custart to put in tarts, cakes or pastries
Provided by jusher1999
Time 20m
Yield Makes 750ml
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk the sugar, egg yolks and cornflour together in a bowl until smoothly combined and set aside.
- Pour the milk into a large heavy based pan. Split the vanilla pods open (If using vanilla pods) and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a knife and add these to the milk in the pan. (Alternatively add the vanilla extract to the milk) Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat.
- Pour about a quarter of the hot milk onto the egg mixture and whisk together. Then return this mixture to the rest of the milk in the pan. Put back over a gentle heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from the heat immediately.
- Pass the mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Add the butter and stir in to melt. Place a disc of baking parchment or silicone paper directly on the surface of the creme patissiere to stop a skin forming. Leave to cool and then chill before using.
CREME PATISSIERE
Creme Patissiere - not an item in itself, but for use in all sorts of puds . . .
Provided by tonytrigg
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar for a few minutes until pale and slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the flours.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until stating to boil.
- Whisk the milk into the egg mix.
- Put the whole lot back into the pan, stirring all the time until thick and boiling.
- Take the pan off the heat - cover with cling-film to prevent a skin from forming.
Tips:
- Use cold ingredients: Cold ingredients will help to thicken the custard more quickly and smoothly.
- Whisk constantly: Whisking constantly will help to prevent the custard from curdling.
- Cook over medium heat: Cooking the custard over medium heat will help to prevent it from burning.
- Don't boil the custard: Boiling the custard will cause it to curdle.
- Strain the custard: Straining the custard will help to remove any lumps.
- Chill the custard: Chilling the custard will help to thicken it and make it more stable.
- Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh ingredients will help to ensure that your custard has the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Crème pâtissière is a versatile and delicious custard that can be used in a variety of desserts. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect crème pâtissière that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give crème pâtissière a try!
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