Orange Pastry Cream
A rich orange pastry cream features fresh orange zest and Grand Marnier for a sophisticated dessert component.
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Instructions
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Warm milk and orange zest in a saucepan over low heat until steaming.
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While the milk warms, whisk egg yolks, sugar, flour, and cornstarch until smooth.
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Gradually whisk half of the steaming milk into the egg mixture.
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Return the combined mixture to the remaining hot milk, stirring continuously, and cook for 1-2 minutes until it reaches 170 F and becomes very thick.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and Grand Marnier, then chill before filling pastries.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
50 kcal
Carbohydrate:
6 g
Cholesterol:
48 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
2 g
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Sodium:
22 mg
Sugar:
4 g
Fat:
2 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g