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Today I'm using pure vanilla extract and I will explain in the note below how to use a real vanilla bean for mousseline cream. First, warm milk in the pan. Cream egg yolks and sugar. Then sift in flour and whisk to combine. Finally mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Need some delicious filling for your cream puffs, donuts, cake, etc? Here goes French "mousseline cream." Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (480ml)
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (80g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (30g)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (75g)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened (75g)
Instructions
- In a thick bottom sauce pan warm 2 cups of milk over low heat.
- In a bowl cream egg yolks and granulated sugar. Sift in all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Finally stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Pour only ¼ of warm milk into (2) and whisk to combine. Then pour the cream in the pan of the warm milk.
- Over medium heat bring it to a boil whisking constantly. When it starts to boil, whisk continually until the cream thickens.
- Out of heat stir in ⅓ cup of unsalted butter. Mix until combined. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl and let cool.
- Meanwhile cream ⅓ cup of softened butter. When the cream is cooled to room temperature, add in the butter. Whisk until smooth.
Source:eugeniekitchen.com
