Pastry Cream Custard Recipe

Ingredients

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  • . 2 large, whole eggs
  • . 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar*
  • . 1/2 cup (75g) unbleached All-purpose flour**
  • . pinch of sea salt
  • . 2 cups (500ml) milk*** (low fat+)
  • . 1/2 tsp. (2.5ml) premium, Vanilla extract
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  • .*Sweetness desired: If you’re not sure how sweet you want the cream...start with half the quantity mentioned and work your way up from there. Note: the quantity in this recipe is generally a good balance.
  • .**Starch for a GLUTEN-FREE version: use Cornstarch (corn flour), or Arrowroot. Note: less quantity is needed. Generally use half the amount instead.
  • .*** Regular cow’s milk can also be replaced successfully with: Almond milk, Goat milk or Rice milk without much altering of the initial intention of the cream.

Description

Italian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or As The French Call ‘la Crème Pâtissière’ The Use Of WHOLE Eggs And Starch Is Required In Order To Achieve A Thicker Cream. NOTE: It’s Always Best To…

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