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Vanilla Custard Pastry Filling

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This is my favorite vanilla custard pastry filling for cream puffs, cakes, trifles, and all kinds of pastries. I haven't found another that tops this oldie but goodie cream filling recipe! I love it! If you like custard filling, this is a great one!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: All Cuisines!
Servings: 8
Calories: 143

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • In a heavy saucepan, beat the eggs and milk together. Beat in the sugar, flour, and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat until it thickens.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and the butter.
  • Transfer the filling into a bowl and press plastic wrap right on top of the filling so it won’t cause a skin to form. Cool it at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then chill it well in the refrigerator before you use it.

EXTRA TIP:

VARIATION:   Make the filling then fold in some whipped cream to make it a lighter if you'd like!
MAKE AHEAD:   Press plastic wrap right on top of the filling and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before you use it.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg