Description

This Chocolate Pastry Cream is a blend of rich flavors with smooth textures, made from everyday ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips. It’s a delightful treat for filling pastries or cakes, perfect for anyone looking for an easy, homemade dessert.

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 the sides are covered. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, approximately ½ cup of sugar, and cocoa powder. Add egg yolks and approximately ½ cup of milk. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Pour the remaining milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the remaining sugar. Heat over medium-high while stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the milk boils, slowly whisk in about ¼ cup of hot milk into the egg mixture. Gradually add more milk until only a couple of tablespoons remain in the saucepan. Then pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium, switch to a spatula, and stir constantly until the custard thickens. To cook out the cornstarch, boil the custard for about 10-15 seconds. Remove from heat.
Stir in butter, chocolate chips, and salt until smooth is achieved.
Pour the pastry cream into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 15 minutes until cooled to room temperature.
After freezing, transfer the pastry cream to another container. Cover directly with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Ensure to sift the cocoa powder if it’s clumpy for a smoother texture.
For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips in place of regular chocolate ones.
This pastry cream can be stored in the fridge for a few days for convenient use.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 120mg