Okay, foodies—gather ’round. If butter could whisper sweet nothings, pastry cream would be its love song. Seriously, it’s that dreamy. I didn’t expect it to change my life, but after my first spoonful, I was hooked.
What Is Pastry Cream?
So, pastry cream—or crème pâtissière if you wanna sound all fancy—is a rich custard that’s thick enough to hold its shape, but silky when you bite in. It shows up in eclairs, fruit tarts, cream puffs… basically anything that needs that creamy, dreamy heart.
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