Pastry cream with nuts
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The nut custard is very simple and quick to make. The key is to mix the yolks with sugar and starch thoroughly, without lumps, so the dessert turns out smooth, uniform, and creamy. The nuts add their own flavor, aroma, and color. The cream becomes a light beige shade. It's perfect for cakes, pastries, cupcakes, or as a standalone dessert. The finished dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making pastry cream.
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Step 2
Place the yolks into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add the sugar and vanilla sugar.
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Step 4
Mix the yolks well with the sugar.
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Step 5
Add cornstarch.
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Step 6
Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk and mix well again to avoid lumps.
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Step 7
Place the pot with milk on the stove.
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Step 8
Heat the milk well and pour in the prepared mixture. Constantly stirring, bring the cream to a thick consistency.
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Step 9
Slightly roast the walnuts in a pan or toast them in the oven. Place them in a blender.
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Step 10
Grind the nuts in a blender.
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Step 11
Add chopped walnuts to the cooled pastry cream.
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Step 12
Mix the cream with the nuts.
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Step 13
The walnut custard cream is ready. Serve as a dessert or use as a filling for cakes and pastries.