In a pan mix the cornstarch, sugar, milk and pinch of salt.

Add the whisked eggs and turn on your stove. Your heat should be on low/medium.

Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens.

Once thickened remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour into a clean bowl and immediately cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a crust from forming. Cool to room temperature. If not using right away refrigerate until needed, up to 3 days. Whisk or stir before using to get rid of any lumps that may have formed.

#Description:

Pastry cream is classified as a filling. It has a smooth and creamy texture that is a staple in pastry kitchens. It is used to fill all sorts of cakes, tarts, cream puffs, eclairs, Napoleons, and other pastries. A pastry cream is similar to a custard in that it is cooked on the stove and must be stirred constantly to ensure that it does not curdle, resulting in small pieces of cooked egg in the cream.

Once made, it is best to immediately cover the surface of the cream with plastic wrap as this will prevent a skin from forming on the top of the cream. If not using right away refrigerate until needed, up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature and stir or whisk to get rid of any lumps that may have formed.