LENOTRE PASTRY CREAM

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This is a recipe I was lucky enough to adopt in September 2006 in whirlwind zaar adoption. I haven't made this myself, and as soon as I do I will update the description!

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Bring milk and vanilla bean to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile combine sugar, flour and cornstarch in bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Add yolks and whisk until lump free and smooth.
  • Temper egg mixture with milk.
  • Pour egg mixture back into milk.
  • Cook over medium low heat stirring constantly until it comes to a boil.
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Off heat stir in butter.
  • Strain.
  • Press plastic on top of cream to prevent skin from forming.
  • Chill thoroughly.

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