PASTRY CREAM (EGGLESS)
This recipe makes a good pastry cream which can be used in many desserts and pastries. Lemon, orange or rum flavoring may be substituted for the vanilla if you prefer. If you add some chopped chocolate (or mini chocolate chips) to the pastry cream, it makes a yummy filling for cannoli shells, recipe #40291. Prep time does not include chilling time.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in a large pan until well blended and sugar is almost dissolved.
- Place pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to the boil.
- Continue to simmer, stirring constantly while simmering, until very thick (about 5- 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add vanilla (or your choice of flavoring).
- Pour mixture into bowl and cover surface directly with waxed paper or plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming.
- Refrigerate several hours to overnight.
- To use pastry cream to fill[recipe=40291]cannoli shells[/recipe]: Chop 1 regular size Hershey chocolate bar and add bits to cooled (pastry cream) mixture.
- Fill cannoli shells by piping mixture into shell using a pastry bag, or use a long-handled iced tea spoon.
- Dip ends of filled cannoli into toasted, sliced or crushed almonds or crushed pistachio nuts or finely minced chocolate bits.
- Sprinkle top of shells lightly with powdered sugar (recipe will fill about 16 shells depending on their size).
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Peightyn Burchfield
[email protected]I've made this pastry cream several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's eggless too, so I can share it with my friends who have egg allergies.
Terry Morgan
[email protected]This pastry cream was a bit too thick for my liking, but I was able to thin it out by adding a bit of milk. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Enesia Chitauro
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and I was able to make this pastry cream without any problems. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sandra Makpa
[email protected]This pastry cream was a bit bland for my taste, but I was able to jazz it up by adding some spices and extracts. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Asha Rajbanshi
[email protected]I made this pastry cream for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavor was rich and creamy and the texture was perfect.
Anis Bhuiyan
[email protected]This pastry cream was a bit too runny for my liking, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of milk next time.
MD SARWER HOSSEN ABIR
[email protected]I've been looking for a good eggless pastry cream recipe for ages and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to make and the results are fantastic. I've used it in a variety of desserts and it's always a hit.
Md Komal
[email protected]This pastry cream was a breeze to make and it turned out perfectly. I used it to fill a chocolate tart and it was a hit with my family and friends.
AYAN Sharabi
[email protected]I'm a vegan and I was thrilled to find this eggless pastry cream recipe. It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I used it to make a vegan fruit tart and it was a huge success.
lloyd caldwell
[email protected]This pastry cream was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to balance it out by adding a bit of lemon juice. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Hossain himel Hossain himel
[email protected]I'm a professional pastry chef and I was impressed with this eggless pastry cream. It had a smooth texture and a rich flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Nwankwo Anthony
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pastry cream was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. I used it to fill éclairs and they were a huge hit.
SHAHZAM Official
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pastry cream turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'll definitely be trying again.
sagor ahmed ahmed
[email protected]This pastry cream was a bit too thick for my liking, but the flavor was spot-on. I think I'll try adding a little more milk next time.
Ntswaki Rodney
[email protected]I've made this pastry cream several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different desserts. I love that it's eggless too, so I can share it with my friends who have egg allergies.
Pleasure M Cheatham Cheatham
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a last-minute need for pastry cream and didn't have any eggs on hand. This recipe came to the rescue and the cream turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Manzarabbas Manazr
[email protected]I was skeptical about making pastry cream without eggs, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalungi Brian
[email protected]This eggless pastry cream was a delight! It had a smooth, rich texture and a delicate flavor that paired perfectly with my fruit tart. I would definitely make it again.