Confectioner's custard (Crème pâtissière, or French pastry cream) (Slideshow version)

Confectioner's custard (Crème pâtissière, or French pastry cream) : Photo of step #26

Overview:

Quite similar to crème anglaise but much thicker. It is used in many pastries like choux pastry (pâte à choux) or millefeuille.

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