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Pastry Cream for Pies

SUBMITTED BY: Jackie PHOTO BY: KitchenWitch

"A thick egg custard that has many uses. Spread this in a baked pie shell and cover with fresh fruit."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, Heat milk to boiling point and remove from the heat.
  2. In a heatproof mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Beat in the flour.
  3. Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly. When all the milk has been added, place the bowl over (not in) a pan of boiling water, or pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by CINDYOWE
This was wonderful! I tried the double boiler and it took forever so I just cooked it over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by TWITT123
Quel délice!!! Je cherchais depuis longtemps une recette de crème qui se marie bien avec des... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2005 by CHIBI0114
it was an easy recipe, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll try with 1/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by BROOKECUT
Used for the filling in a boston creme pie. Everyone loved it. Also made little parfaits out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2005 by EGOR
Delicous, I used it in my banana cream pie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by NEILFOX
We made this for the first time last night and multiplied the recipie X 4 for 2 strawberry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by CHEFANDERSEN
I made this as just a custard to eat. It was a little thick for that but it was just what we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by COOKINGFORTHEKING
Maybe it was the brand of vanilla I used but after I added it, the cream lost it soft yellow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Shea
This is a wonderful filling! It tastes just like pudding and is very easy to make! The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by GIGINA
Good recipe, except it was wayyyy to sweet for me. I gave it a second try with half the sugar... MORE

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