Description
This Chocolate Pastry Cream features a rich, chocolatey flavor with an easy preparation method. Made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, and egg yolks, it’s ideal for filling pastries or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g cornstarch (¼ cup)
- 150 g granulated sugar (¾ cup), divided
- 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tablespoons)
- 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 â…“ cup)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line a half-sheet baking pan with plastic wrap, covering the sides of the pan as well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk cornstarch, ½ cup of sugar, and cocoa powder. Add egg yolks and ½ cup of milk, whisking until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour the remaining milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the remaining sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the milk boils, gradually pour in about ¼ cup of hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Repeat until a couple tablespoons of milk remain in the pan, then pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium and use a spatula to stir constantly until the custard thickens. Cook until it boils for about 10-15 seconds, then remove from heat.
- Stir in butter, chocolate chips, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the pastry cream into the prepared sheet pan, spreading evenly. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes until cooled to room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer to another container, cover with plastic wrap, and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cocoa powder is sifted to avoid lumps.
This pastry cream can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use this cream to fill pastries, tarts, or as a topping for desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg