Orange Pastry Cream
Creamy, thick, and citrusy, this orange pastry cream is made with 5 ingredients and is perfect for filling tarts, cakes, eclairs and more!
Serving: 6
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 450 ml whole milk
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 120 g sugar
- 60 g all-purpose flour, or 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 orange, preferably organic
Instructions
- Use a potato peeler to remove the orange peel, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut the orange in half and juice it until you have 50ml (about ¼ cup). Set the juice aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and orange peel over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and let the orange peel infuse for a few minutes, then discard the orange peel.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, orange juice and sugar until light and creamy. Add sifted flour in and mix until smooth.
- Slowly pour a little warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add the rest of the milk while stirring.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the orange pastry cream to a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface), and let it cool completely before using.
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 US cups or 500 g of orange pastry cream.
Storage tips:
Fridge: You can store the pastry cream in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing it because it can turn watery and grainy when thawed. But if you really need to, store it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. Let it thaw in the fridge for a few hours, then whisk well before using. Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.