Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Chocolate Pastry Cream. This luscious filling is perfect for eclairs, cream puffs, tarts, or layering in cakes. Made with high-quality chocolate, it’s a decadent treat for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, heat milk and half the sugar until steaming.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and salt until thick.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour hot milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook Pastry Cream: Cook mixture until thickened, then add chocolate, butter, and vanilla.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Chocolate pastry cream is versatile for various desserts.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg