Browse more recipes
italianmedium
Crema Pasticcera (Italian Pastry Cream)
A versatile pastry cream used in many Italian desserts, this Crema Pasticcera is creamy and flavorful, perfect for filling pastries or enjoying on its own.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 250 calories per serving · italian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
250
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 2 cupsmilk
- 0.5 cupsugar
- 4egg yolks
- 2 tbspcornstarch
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspbutter
Instructions
- 01
In a saucepan, heat milk and half the sugar until just simmering.
- 02
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch.
- 03
Slowly pour hot milk into the yolk mixture while whisking. Return to the pan.
- 04
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
