Description

Treat yourself to this delightful Chocolate Pastry Cream that combines creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor. With simple ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips, it’s perfect for filling pastries or enjoying on its own. This easy recipe is great for dessert lovers looking to whip up something special.

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, covering the sides. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, ½ cup sugar, and cocoa powder. Add egg yolks and ½ cup milk, whisk until smooth. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the remaining milk and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Once the milk has boiled, slowly whisk in ¼ cup of hot milk into the egg mixture, then add the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan when most of the milk is incorporated.
Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly with a spatula until the custard thickens, allowing it to boil for 10-15 seconds to cook the cornstarch.
Remove from heat and stir in butter, chocolate chips, and salt until smooth.
Pour the pastry cream into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes until cooled to room temperature.
Transfer to a container, cover with plastic wrap, and keep chilled in the fridge until use.

Notes

Make sure to whisk the egg mixture vigorously with hot milk to avoid cooking the eggs too quickly.
The pastry cream can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 225
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg