Chocolate Pastry Cream
Indulge in our velvety chocolate pastry cream, a luscious treat that's perfect for filling pastries or savoring on its own! This delightful blend of rich dark chocolate, silky egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla creates a decadent dessert that's sure to impress. Whip up this creamy delight and elevate your desserts to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Corn Starch (120 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- Butter (28 g)
- Milk (480 ml)
- Whipping cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- Cocoa powder (120 ml)
- Dark chocolate (113 g)
- Sugar (150 g)
- Vanilla extract (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Eggs
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine dry ingredients: Add corn starch, cocoa powder, and sugar to a saucepan and whisk to blend evenly.
- 2
Add wet ingredients: Gradually pour in cream while whisking constantly, then whisk in the milk.
- 3
Add egg yolks: Add the egg yolks one at a time and whisk well to incorporate after each addition.
- 4
Cook gently: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk gently but constantly for 7-10 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Mix in chocolate and butter: Pour the custard into a bowl, add dark chocolate, whisk until melted and smooth, then whisk in cold cubed butter and vanilla extract.
- 6
Chill: Place plastic wrap over the surface of the pastry cream and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled for 3-4 hours.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Share this recipe
Chocolate Pastry Cream
Indulge in our velvety chocolate pastry cream, a luscious treat that's perfect for filling pastries or savoring on its own! This delightful blend of rich dark chocolate, silky egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla creates a decadent dessert that's sure to impress. Whip up this creamy delight and elevate your desserts to a whole new level of deliciousness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Corn Starch (120 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- Butter (28 g)
- Milk (480 ml)
- Whipping cream (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- Cocoa powder (120 ml)
- Dark chocolate (113 g)
- Sugar (150 g)
- Vanilla extract (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Eggs
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine dry ingredients: Add corn starch, cocoa powder, and sugar to a saucepan and whisk to blend evenly.
- 2
Add wet ingredients: Gradually pour in cream while whisking constantly, then whisk in the milk.
- 3
Add egg yolks: Add the egg yolks one at a time and whisk well to incorporate after each addition.
- 4
Cook gently: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk gently but constantly for 7-10 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Mix in chocolate and butter: Pour the custard into a bowl, add dark chocolate, whisk until melted and smooth, then whisk in cold cubed butter and vanilla extract.
- 6
Chill: Place plastic wrap over the surface of the pastry cream and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled for 3-4 hours.