A classic crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream filling) is a creamy custard that is the perfect filling for cakes, eclairs, donuts, and tarts. It has a silky smooth texture and delicious vanilla ...
Pastry cream is one of the most common professional pastry components, so you'll be happy to master the technique. Chef Melissa Walnock says, "Pastry cream is simple, but easy to overcook. Once you ...
Snacks: For an easy snack that's sure to impress, try these flaky vanilla twists. A creamy pastry cream, two crispy puff pastry sheets, and a sprinkle of pearl sugar to finish it all off. Follow our ...
Joanne Chang's recipe for chocolate-coated éclairs hews fairly close to the traditional French dessert, with puffy pâte à choux, custardy crème pâtissière, and a bittersweet chocolate glaze. Whipped ...