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Custard cream or pastry cream in a round white dish with a spoon stick out wiht a bamboo tray of desserts behind on a grey cloth all on a wooden surface
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Homemade Custard Cream or Pastry Cream

Whether you call it custard cream or pastry cream, this sweet vanilla filling is perfect for decadent desserts and treats.
Course Homemade Staple
Cuisine American
Keyword cream, custard cream, homemade, pastry cream, vanilla extract
Dietary Needs Nut-Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 16 tbsp
Calories 36kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp hot milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp whiskey
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar, salt, and flour
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time
  • Beat the egg yolk and add to the mixture
  • Transfer to a small saucepan
  • Slowly bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes
  • Add the butter and stir until it melts
  • Remove from the heat and transfer to a heat-resistant bowl
  • Refrigerate for about 1 hour, until cooled
  • Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and whiskey
  • Mix with an electric mixer on high for 1-2 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg