How to Make Profiterole Pastry

Pastry Cream

It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and the options for filling and shaping are endless.

Recipe Summary Pastry Cream

This is a classic pastry cream often used in bakeries and restaurants. It can be used as a filling for cakes, pies or pastries. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream.

Ingredients | Profiterole Pastry

2 cups milk

¼ cup white sugar

2 egg yolks

1 egg

¼ cup cornstarch

⅓ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, stir together the milk and 1/4 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and egg. Stir together the remaining sugar and cornstarch; then stir them into the egg until smooth. When the milk comes to a boil, drizzle it into the bowl in a thin stream while mixing so that you do not cook the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan, and slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly so the eggs don' t curdle or scorch on the bottom.

When the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla, mixing until the butter is completely blended in. Pour into a heat-proof container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.

Info | Profiterole Pastry

prep: 15 mins cook: 5 mins total: 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 2 1/2 cups

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