Vanilla Pastry Cream

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp.unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl combine cornstarch, 1/2 cup milk and egg yolks; mix until well blended. Strain; set aside. In small saucepan combine remaining 1 cup milk, sugar, butter and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir a small amount hot mixture into yolk mixture to warm. Gradually whisk warmed yolk mixture into hot milk mixture. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Place plastic wrap over surface to prevent skin from forming. Cool. Refrigerate if not using immediately.