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Italian custard cream

30 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. Italian custard cream, or crema pasticcera, differs from classic custard only in that it includes cream in addition to milk. The cream's fat content can range from 20 to 35 percent. This cream can be made using only egg yolks—3 to 4 of them. Exceptionally delicate, with a vanilla aroma, this cream has numerous applications in pastry making. Serve chilled.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients for making the cream.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Pour milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add cream. Place on the stove.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Break the eggs into a bowl.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Add sugar to the eggs.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Mix the eggs with sugar well.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Add cornstarch.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Mix thoroughly once again to avoid lumps.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    When the milk with cream begins to boil, pour in the prepared mixture of eggs, sugar, and starch. Constantly stirring, bring the cream to a thick consistency. Remove from the heat.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Add vanilla sugar to the cream.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    Mix the cream with vanilla sugar. Then chill the cream well.

  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11

    The Italian custard cream is ready. Serve as a dessert or use in baking.