Description

This chocolate pastry cream features a rich, velvety texture, made from quality ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips. It’s an excellent addition to desserts, providing a delightful taste that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Simple to prepare, this recipe is ideal for special occasions or as a creative twist on your everyday sweets.

Ingredients

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30 g cornstarch (¼ cup)
150 g granulated sugar (¾ cup), divided
10 g unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tablespoons), sift if clumpy before using
4 large egg yolks
454 g whole milk (2 cups or 475 ml), divided
28 g unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
58 g chocolate chips (2 oz or about ⅓ cup)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt

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Instructions

Line a half-sheet baking pan with plastic wrap, ensuring the sides are also covered. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, about ½ cup of sugar, and cocoa powder. Add egg yolks and about ½ cup of milk, whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Pour remaining milk into a heavy bottomed saucepan, add remaining sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally.
Once the milk has boiled, slowly add about ¼ cup of hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Continue adding milk until a couple tablespoons are left in the saucepan, then pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly until the custard thickens. Heat for about 10-15 seconds until it boils. Then remove from heat.
Stir in butter, chocolate chips, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
Pour pastry cream into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes or until cool to room temperature.
Remove from freezer and transfer to another container. Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Sifting the cocoa powder helps achieve a smoother texture in the pastry cream.
Keep an eye on the custard as it thickens to avoid burning.
This pastry cream can be used to fill pastries, cakes, or served as a dessert.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 193
Sugar: 19 g
Sodium: 68 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 142 mg