Description

Elevate your desserts with this rich and creamy Chocolate Pastry Cream. It’s easy to prepare, featuring chocolate chips and smooth custard, making it a delightful filling for pastries or desserts.

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 to cover the sides of the pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk cornstarch, about ½ cup of sugar, and cocoa powder. Add egg yolks and about ½ cup of milk, whisking until smooth. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in the remaining milk and add the remaining sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the milk boils, slowly add about ¼ cup of hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking. Continue adding hot milk until a few tablespoons remain in the saucepan. Pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium and switch to a spatula, stirring constantly until the custard thickens. Cook until it boils for 10-15 seconds, then remove from heat.
Stir in butter, chocolate chips, and salt until smooth.
Pour the pastry cream into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes until cool to room temperature.
Remove from the freezer, transfer to another container, and keep covered with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to avoid clumps for a smoother texture.
Stir the custard continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan during cooking.
The pastry cream can be kept chilled for several days, making it great for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 245
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg