If you like to make sophisticated French desserts quickly and easily, knowing how to make pastry cream quickly is helpful. Any dish where you require a cream that can withstand layering or filling will work with this consistency. Add extra cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired texture for your recipe if you need a less stiff cream.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Additional Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 10 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend heavy cream, pudding mix, sour cream, and salt in a medium bowl using a whisk or a hand mixer set on medium speed until well-blended and smooth. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Use any flavor instant pudding mix.
- Substitute creme fraiche for the sour cream if desired.
Reviews
I made 3 different versions…. Vanilla, chocolate, and huckleberry…. Honestly this recipe tastes so close to the real thing, I’ve decided to never make pastry cream from scratch again
I tested it and I will make it again this week. Today I put a dollop on my bagel YES, I did! Superbly simple & I thank you!