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Pudding base

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 40 g cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 80 g sugar
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1 vanilla pod(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Pastry cream

Whisk together the cornstarch, egg yolks, sugar, and half of the cold milk. Bring the remaining milk to a boil and add the stirred cornstarch. Whisk the cream well, returning it to a boil, until smooth. For a lighter texture, beat two egg whites until stiff and gently fold them into the lukewarm cream. Variations are possible with vanilla pod, coffee, or chocolate, or fold in 1/4 liter of whipped cream.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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