Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon black salt ((see notes))
  • 2 cups (480 ml) evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoon (30 g) butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Add evaporated milk; whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, while whisking vigorously until it starts to thicken – this should take about 1 – 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and let it boil for 1 minute, still whisking; then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Strain pastry cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the cream to prevent skin from forming. Let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Just before using, whisk until smooth.