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 ...

Choux pastry isn’t the easiest ingredient to make with plant-based ingredients, but as these vegan recipes prove, it can be ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. In this recipe, you’ll make a light and airy ...

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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 ...