Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria) Recipe

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Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticceria)
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Directions:

  1. Slowly heat the milk, 2 t of the sugar, and the lemon zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining sugar, egg yolks, egg, and salt until thick but still golden, 2 to 3 minute.
  3. Sift the flour, a little at a time, whisking briskly to mix thoroughly.
  4. Whisk 1/2 c of the boiling milk mixture, 2 T at a time, into the egg mixture; then pour the egg mixture into the remaining milk mixture (this is a technique known as tempering).
  5. Cook over medium-high heat, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. As it begins to reach a boil and look lumpy, whisk vigorously to smooth it.
  7. When the cream is as thick as mayonnaise, reduce the heat and whisk or stir for another minute.
  8. Remove from the heat and discard the lemon zest.
  9. Beat in the vanilla and then the butter, 1 T at a time.
  10. Cool the cream quickly by placing the pan in a bowl of cold water or by spreading the cream out on 2 baking sheets.
  11. Smear a little butter on top and cover tightly with plastic wrap so cream doesn't get a skin.
  12. Cool completely in refrigerator.
  13. You may want to thin it with a couple of T of milk before using it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.56 Kcal (752 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.81g 12%
Cholesterol 157.44mg 52%
Sodium 158.29mg 7%
Potassium 203.92mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.6g 6%
Sugars 11.78g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 8.48g 17%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 132.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.66 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.25g 12%
Cholesterol 105.79mg 52%
Sodium 106.37mg 7%
Potassium 137.03mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.82g 6%
Sugars 7.92g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 5.7g 17%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 88.9mg 13%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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