Pastry cream

 
                                Pastry Cream
 
 Recipe By     : Catering Site
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    egg yolk
    1 1/4  ounces        sugar
      1/2  ounce         cornstarch
    5      ounces        milk
      1/2                vanilla bean
    1      tablespoon    kirsch
 
 Place egg yolk, half of sugar and cornstarch in stainless steel bowl.  Add
 one-third of milk; combine.  Mixture should be smooth.  Place remaining milk
 in saucepan; sprinkle in remaining sugar.  Do not stir.  Add vanilla bean;
 heat to boiling.  Remove from heat.  Remove vanilla bean.  Whisk together with
 egg yolk mixture.  Place in saucepan; heat to boiling.  Reduce heat; simmer
 for 2 to 3 minutes.  Remove from heat; sprinkle with small amount of sugar to
 prevent skin from forming.  Let cool.  Place in mixing bowl; beat until smooth
 using wire whisk.  Add kirsch.
 
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