Italian pastry cream

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Crema pasticcera
Crema pasticcera is a delicious Italian sweet that is used in many traditional desserts and pastries. This delicious cream is made from simple ingredients such as milk, sugar, eggs and starch and gives dishes a creamy, creamy consistency and a delicious taste.
Amount
8
servings
Ingredients list
  • 500 ml milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 90 g sugar
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 8 g vanilla sugar
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 134kcal
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total: 3 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: low
Calories: 134kcal
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total: 3 hours 20 minutes
Directions
  • First take a large bowl and put in the egg yolks and sugar. Then beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Now add the cornstarch and continue mixing until there are no lumps.
    4 egg yolks, 90 g sugar, 30 g cornstarch
  • Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil once over medium heat. Then remove from the heat. Now gradually add the hot milk to the egg yolk mixture. Stir constantly with a whisk.
    500 ml milk
  • Once all the milk is incorporated, pour the mixture back into the pot and heat over medium heat. Now add the vanilla sugar and let the cream simmer and thicken for about 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
    8 g vanilla sugar
  • As soon as the desired consistency is reached and the first bubbles appear, remove the pan from the heat and pour the cream into a bowl or jar to cool. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely at room temperature. Then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • The delicious cream can now be used for a variety of delicious Italian desserts.
    Buon appetito!
Info
Crema pasticcera is also known as patisserie cream or Italian pudding cream and is often used as a filling for cakes, pastries and cannoli. The cream has a rich yellow color and a pleasantly sweet taste that harmonizes wonderfully with other ingredients.
The origins of crema pasticcera can be traced back to ancient Rome, where a similar cream called "patina" was popular. Over time, the recipe was refined and developed into the delicious cream we know today. Crema pasticcera is an integral part of Italian cuisine and a symbol of traditional Italian desserts.
Serving: 125gCalories: 134kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated fatty acids: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 0.5gMonounsaturated fatty acids: 2gCholesterol: 105mg (35%)

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