Vegetarian Cornstarch Pastry Cream
Total time2 hr 25 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
5.0(30)
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6 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly combined with no lumps.
- 2
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly, starting with just a few tablespoons to form a smooth slurry before adding the rest, until fully incorporated and lump-free.
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