Crème Pâtissière (also known as Diplomat Cream) is a delightful combination of pastry cream and whipped cream. It’s simply irresistible!
Whenever you’re making pastry cream, I highly recommend using vanilla beans. While they are expensive, you can make the most of them by creating an infusion. This means bringing the cream and milk to a boil with the vanilla bean, covering it with plastic wrap, and letting it sit for about 30 minutes. This process infuses the milk with a richer, deeper flavor, giving you an incredibly flavorful vanilla pastry cream. When this is combined with whipped cream, it becomes irresistibly delicious.
The result? A dreamy, fluffy, and creamy treat that’s perfect for so many uses. Enjoy it as a dessert on its own, or use it to fill layer cakes, donuts, or sweet rolls. Spread it over a sheet cake and top with fresh strawberries for a stunning dessert. It’s simply magical—my absolute favorite filling.
I hope you’ll love it as much as I do!
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