Pastry Cream for Pies
Description
This thick vanilla custard has many uses. Spread this in a baked tart shell and cover with fresh fruit, or mix with whipped cream and bananas for a banana cream pie!
Ingredients
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1 cup milk
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3 egg yolks
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon butter
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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.