Shelly's Recipe

PASTRY CREAM FILLING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

3 tbsp flour
1/8 tsp salt
3/8 cup sugar
1 cup half cream/half milk
4 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix the flour, salt and sugar in a saucepan and blend in a little of the cream. Place on medium heat and stir constantly. Add the rest of the cream and continue stirring until the mixture reaches the consistency of medium cream sauce. Stir a little of the sauce into the egg yolks, then pour egg yolks into the sauce in pan.

Cook for a few minutes on low heat until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool quickly. To prevent a skin from forming, brush with melted butter. Stir a little before using. Makes 1 1/2 cups