Pastry cream, also known as crème patissiere, is the staple filling used in numerous baked goods such as eclairs, cream puffs, cakes, and tarts. Its rich, velvety texture and sweet flavor make it a favorite among pastry chefs and bakers.

Here are three quick and easy pastry cream recipes that you can make at home:

1. Vanilla Pastry Cream

Ingredients:

– 2 cups whole milk
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it comes to a simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Pour 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cook over low heat while stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.
5. Cook the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Remove the pastry cream from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Transfer the pastry cream into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
8. Chill the pastry cream in the refrigerator until completely cooled, about 2 hours.

2. Chocolate Pastry Cream

Ingredients:

– 2 cups whole milk
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 tsp. vanilla extract
– 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as the vanilla pastry cream recipe until step 5.
2. Once the pastry cream has thickened, remove it from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until they have melted.
3. Transfer the pastry cream into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
4. Chill the pastry cream in the refrigerator until completely cooled, about 2 hours.

3. Lemon Pastry Cream

Ingredients:

– 2 cups whole milk
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 tsp. vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 2 tbsp. lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as the vanilla pastry cream recipe until step 5.
2. Once the pastry cream has thickened, remove it from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.
3. Transfer the pastry cream into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
4. Chill the pastry cream in the refrigerator until completely cooled, about 2 hours.

With these three easy pastry cream recipes, you can create endless variations of delicious desserts. Use the vanilla pastry cream as a base for fruit tarts or cake fillings, add the chocolate pastry cream as a filling for chocolate crepes or turnovers, or use the lemon pastry cream to fill tartlet shells for a refreshing summer dessert. The possibilities are endless, and with these simple recipes, you’ll be able to create a perfect pastry cream every time.

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