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Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream (Pantry Remix)

Name: Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream (Pantry Remix)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Milk; 0.5 cup Eggs; 4 pieces Egg yolks; 3 tablespoons Cornstarch; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

A pantry-adapted take on Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream — uses Eggs instead of Granulated sugar, Olive Oil instead of Unsalted butter. Nutrition is approximate.

Prep 10 minCook 10 minTotal 20 min4 servingsmedium

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Ingredients

Milk2 cups
Eggs0.5 cup
Egg yolks4 pieces
Cornstarch3 tablespoons
Olive Oil2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract1 teaspoon

Instructions

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until pale and smooth.
3
Slowly drizzle about half of the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4
Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
5
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
6
Remove from heat, then whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
7
Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and chill before using.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

220kcal

Calories

Protein

28g

Carbs

10g

Fat

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