Pastry Cream for Pies Recipe
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Pastry Cream for Pies

By: Jackie 
"A thick egg custard that has many uses. Spread this in a baked pie shell and cover with fresh fruit."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

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What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 115 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by CINDYOWE   view full review
This was wonderful! I tried the double boiler and it took forever so I just cooked it over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Shea   view full review
This is a wonderful filling! It tastes just like pudding and is very easy to make! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by hartfordPatrick   view full review
This was very good. I made it a second time with 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream and 1/2 cups of Whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by TWITT123   view full review
Quel délice!!! Je cherchais depuis longtemps une recette de crème qui se marie bien avec des...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by CHEFANDERSEN   view full review
I made this as just a custard to eat. It was a little thick for that but it was just what we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by BROOKECUT   view full review
Used for the filling in a boston creme pie. Everyone loved it. Also made little parfaits out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2005 by CHIBI0114   view full review
it was an easy recipe, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll try with 1/3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2005 by EGOR   view full review
Delicous, I used it in my banana cream pie.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by GIGINA   view full review
Good recipe, except it was wayyyy to sweet for me. I gave it a second try with half the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by NEILFOX   view full review
We made this for the first time last night and multiplied the recipie X 4 for 2 strawberry...

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