Pastry cream secret recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
• 4 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk with half of the sugar until steaming (do not boil).
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
6. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface), and chill before using.

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