Vanilla Pastry Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups half-and-half
2 tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan. Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Cover and chill 4 hours.
Peanut Butter Pastry Cream: Omit 2 tablespoons butter, and stir in 1/3 cup creamy peanut Butter.
Coffee Pastry Cream: Stir 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules in with half-and-half.
Grand Marnier Pastry Cream: Omit vanilla extract, and stir in 2 tablespoons orange liqueur.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	506.73 Kcal (2122 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.29g	51%
Cholesterol	313.17mg	104%
Sodium	158.09mg	7%
Potassium	303.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	40.26g	13%
Sugars	19.96g	80%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	1%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	207.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.44 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.32g	51%
Cholesterol	115.84mg	104%
Sodium	58.48mg	7%
Potassium	112.25mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.89g	13%
Sugars	7.38g	80%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	1%
Protein	4.84g	26%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	7%
Calcium	76.8mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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