Pastry Cream

Fill pastries, cakes, or pies with this easy vanilla pudding made on the stovetop. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook.

Step 5

Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.

Step 6

When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended.

Step 7

Pour into a heat-proof container; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.