Cheater No-Cook Pastry Cream

This fast version of a pastry cream is a useful hack to know if you like to make fancy French desserts without all the fuss! This consistency will work for any recipe where you need a cream that can stand up to layering or filling. If you need a cream that is less stiff, add more cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until you get the texture you need for your recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend heavy cream, pudding mix, sour cream, and salt in a medium bowl using a whisk or a hand mixer set on medium speed until well-blended and smooth. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.