What Is Pastry cream and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about pastry cream and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 2 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (141g)Amount per Serving
Calories 148Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g
10%
Saturated Fat
3.1g
15%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 118mg
39%
Sodium 86mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
15.1g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
16.0
Protein
7.1g
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 15%
•
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Quick facts
Food group: Pastry cream is a member of the Sweets US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
- In Chinese
- 酥皮奶油
- British (UK) term
- Pastry cream
- en français
- crème pâtissière
- en español
- crema pastelera
How much does pastry cream weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | 141 grams |
| 1 recipe yield | 563 grams |
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Recipes using pastry cream
There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Paris Cream Puff Pastry
Paris-Brest style cream puff pastry: piped pâte à choux rings baked with slivered almonds, split and filled with pastry cream, dusted with powdered sugar. A French patisserie classic at home.
Coronado Salad Ring
Retro lime and lemon jello ring folded with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and walnuts, with a horseradish kick. A creamy molded salad unmolded and piled high with fresh strawberries.
