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What Is Pastry cream and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about pastry cream and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 2 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (141g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 148Calories from Fat 58
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 15.1g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 16.0
Protein 7.1g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 15% Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Pastry cream is a member of the Sweets US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does pastry cream weigh?

Amount Weight
½ cup 141 grams
1 recipe yield 563 grams

Sweets

In Chinese:酥皮奶油
British (UK) term: Pastry cream
en français:crème pâtissière
en español:crema pastelera

Recipes using pastry cream

There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Paris Cream Puff Pastry

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Paris-Brest style cream puff pastry: piped pâte à choux rings baked with slivered almonds, split and filled with pastry cream, dusted with powdered sugar. A French patisserie classic at home.

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Coronado Salad Ring

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Retro lime and lemon jello ring folded with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and walnuts, with a horseradish kick. A creamy molded salad unmolded and piled high with fresh strawberries.

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