Vanilla pastry cream, also called crème pâtissière, is a rich and creamy custard perfect for cake fillings, pastries, pies, and tarts. You can whip up silky smooth pastry cream at home with just 6 ...

Pastry cream is one of the most common professional pastry components, so you'll be happy to master the technique. Chef Melissa Walnock says, "Pastry cream is simple, but easy to overcook. Once you ...

This is an easy homemade strawberry Napoleon made from a puff pastry. What is a Napoleon Dessert? It is a traditional French ...

Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...

With a little practice, patience, and insider know-how, you can turn out positively delicious, bakery-worthy pastries in your own kitchen. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with ...

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GOOD AS IT LOOKS. FARM STANDS, INCLUDING VERRALL FARM IN CONCORD OFTEN MAKE SELECTION EASY FOR SHOPPERS WHO CAN’T ACCESS FRUIT. HAND-PICKED BY EXPERTS. HERE’S A PRO TIP YOU’RE LOOKING FOR JUST THE ...