Earl Grey pastry cream is one of the easiest ways to bring that unique Earl Grey flavor to your baked goods. It’s perfect as a filling for éclairs or cream puffs, a layer in cakes or layered desserts, or even spread in tarts or pies. The Earl Grey flavor in this cream is quite subtle,…
Matcha pastry cream is a simple twist on the classic vanilla pastry cream. Add matcha powder to the milk before boiling it, and do the rest as if making vanilla pastry cream. Voila, you end up with matcha pastry cream. Recipe Info This recipe: Making matcha pastry cream for the first time? Check out the…
Maple pastry cream is one of the easiest ways to infuse your baked goods with rich maple flavor. It makes a perfect filling for éclairs and cream puffs, adds a delicious layer to cakes and layered desserts, and works beautifully spread in tarts or pies. For an extra maple boost, pair it with this simple…
This pumpkin pastry cream is a simple twist on the classic vanilla pastry cream. We add canned (or homemade) pumpkin puree and a bit of pumpkin pie spice and adjust the proportions of the other ingredients to get the right texture. That’s it. Recipe Info This recipe is: Making pumpkin pastry cream for the first…
Caramel pastry cream is a delightful blend of caramel sauce and vanilla pastry cream. The most challenging part is making the caramel. Once you’ve mastered that, the rest is straightforward. Recipe Info This recipe is: Making caramel pastry cream for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with…
Lemon pastry cream is a lemon-flavored filling that’s a thicker and milder alternative to lemon curd. It’s ideal if you’re in the market for a lemony filling (or topping) but find lemon curd too tangy and lemon buttercream too rich. (Or if you need a large amount of filling and have only one or two…
Strawberry pastry cream is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic vanilla version. The process is super simple – you swap some of the milk for strawberry purée and make a few small adjustments to balance the flavors. The result? A silky, strawberry-infused filling that works beautifully in cakes, tarts, cream puffs, and more….
Chocolate pastry cream is a quick and simple pastry cream you can use to fill eclairs, cream puffs, or use in layered desserts and tarts. All you need is a whisk, a couple pantry staples, a decent bar of chocolate, and about 20 minutes of elbow grease. Recipe Info This recipe: Making chocolate pastry cream…
Coffee pastry cream is a simple coffee-flavored cream you can whip up in 20 minutes using pantry staples. Once cooked and cooled, you can use it to fill éclairs or cream puffs, layer in cakes or layered desserts, or even spread in tarts and pies. Recipe Info This recipe: Making coffee pastry cream for the…
Vanilla pastry cream, or crème pâtissière, is the foundation of countless desserts, from French éclairs to classic fruit tarts. It’s smooth, rich, and just the right balance of creamy and thick. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes of hands-on time. One…