Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk

I've come across many creams like this, and when I first tried it, I felt quite relaxed. However, what I experienced was exquisite, like a type of smooth, fine, and perfect ice cream—even after thawing, rather than freshly prepared.

Now, I prepare it whenever I crave a silky milk cream—I especially appreciate that it can be frozen. I make a larger batch, and after thawing, it remains just as delicious.

Ingredients

Milk
1 l
   
Heavy cream (32% fat)
1 l
The cream will improve if you use 2 liters of cream—I've used half milk and half cream. Alternatively, you can use 2 liters of milk without cream.
Egg
6 pieces
   
Sugar
1.5 cups
   
White flour
10 tbsp
or starch
Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp
   
Sweetened condensed milk
1 piece
optional

Step by step

Step 1

Place the milk and cream in a pot with a thick bottom and bring to a boil.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 1
Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the sugar and eggs in a bowl.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 2
Step 3

Beat the sugar and eggs well with a mixer.

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Step 4

Pour one glass of warm milk from the pot and mix it with the flour using a whisk to prevent lumps.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 4
Step 5

Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 5
Step 6

When the milk starts to boil, remove it from the heat and gently pour in the egg mixture, stirring continuously with the mixer.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 6
Step 7

Return the pot to the heat and stir continuously until it starts to boil, then cook for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.

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Step 8

The mixture will be moderately thick initially, but after cooling, it will be perfect. Add the vanilla extract.

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Step 9

For enhanced flavor, mix in a can of sweetened condensed milk while the cream is hot. Blend well with a mixer.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 9
Step 10

Cover the pot with a lid and allow it to cool completely.

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Step 11

You'll notice the cream thickens as it cools.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 11
Step 12

Use the cooled cream for cakes, eclairs, donuts, or any other dessert.

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 12
Step 13

Freeze any leftovers in a container. Defrost when needed, and it retains its texture and flavor perfectly. Enjoy!

Pastry Cream with Sweetened Condensed Milk - Step 13
Quantity: 2500 ml (about 2 cakes)
Prep time: 120 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 30 min
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