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Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream

Course Creams
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream or whole cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/2 tbs all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz dark chocolate good quality

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate either in the microwave or in a glass bowl over a pot of water (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl) on low heat. Set aside to cool to warm.
  • In a medium pot, heat over low the milk and cream, do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.
  • In a medium pot add yolks and sugar, whisk together until combined, then add flour and vanilla, place pot over low heat, add warm milk/cream, whisking continuously (don't stop) until thickened, remove to a glass bowl and whisk in melted cooled chocolate until combined.Cover with plastic wrap (make sure wrap touches the cream mixture) and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Enjoy!

Notes

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream

 Fast, easy and creamy the perfect filling for any tart, cookie or Cake. Makes any Dessert Amazing!