French Pastry Cream

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Pastry cream is a light, rich custard filling for any cake, fruit tart, puff or dessert crepe. Lovely poured over fresh fruit cup. Quick and easy to make.

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Steps

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In a medium saucepan , heat 2 cups milk to boiling.

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While milk is heating , whisk egg yolks , sugar and remaining 1 / 4 cup milk.

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Whisk in cornstarch and flour until smooth.

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Temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in about 1 / 3 of the heated milk , then whisking in the remaining milk.

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Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and boils.

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Whisk constantly.

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Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla or other flavorings.

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Pour into a bowl , press plastic wrap on the surface to prevent a skin from forming and cool to room temperature before chilling for at least 2 hours.

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Ingredients

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milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, flour, vanilla