Lemon Pastry Cream

Lemon Pastry Cream

by Fatima Soto 2 years ago
5 (1)
20 minutes
267.7 kcal
26.3 g carbs
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Description

Easy lemon custard pastry cream for lemon tartlets.

Ingredients
  • 3 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
  1. 1. Whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2. Combine remaining 2 cups heavy cream, sugar, and lemon juice in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to dissolve sugar. Bring to a gentle boil; boil until mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Add egg yolk mixture slowly, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Mixture will break; pour into a glass bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture to prevent skin forming. Let cool completely at room temperature.
  3. 3. Pour cooled mixture into a mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip until thick and creamy.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 1/2 cups
calories: 267.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 26.3 g
protein: 1.8 g
saturated fat: 10.8 g
cholesterol: 125.1 mg
sodium: 20.1 mg
fiber: 0.1 g
sugar: 19 g