CRAIG CLAIBORNE'S PASTRY CREAM

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Blend 1 cup of the milk and the cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • As mixture is heating, put egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until pale yellow. Add cornstarch to yolk mixture and beat well. Add remaining 1/2 cup milk and beat until blended.
  • When milk and cream are at a boil, remove from heat. Add yolk mixture, beating rapidly with a wire whisk.
  • Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with the whisk. When thickened and boiling, remove from heat and add Grand Marnier. Let cool, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

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