Pastry Cream

Description This is a classic pastry cream often used in bakeries and restaurants. It can be used as a filling for cakes, pies or pastries. To make a lighter filling, fold in plain whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups milk ¼ cup white sugar 2 egg yolks 1 egg ¼ cup cornstarch ⅓ cup white sugar … Read more

Chef John’s Clotted Cream

Description While the name doesn’t exactly make the mouth water, the flavor and texture of clotted cream are the stuff of legends. The long, slow cooking sort of toasts the cream, which imparts a sweet, nuttiness that I don’t think I’ve tasted in any other preparation. This is just delicious spread on warm biscuits or … Read more