Pastry Cream

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Pastry cream is the key ingredient in many desserts, so we developed a foolproof recipe for it.

SERVES 8 to 10 (Makes about 3 cups)

TIME 20 minutes

Pastry Cream

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pastry cream is the key ingredient in many desserts, so we developed a foolproof recipe for it. For the richest texture, we used egg yolks, not whites, in the custard. Cornstarch helped prevent the eggs from curdling, while butter gave the ...

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