Diplomat cream
Diplomat cream or "crème Madame" (a much prettier name) is one of many creams in French pâtisserie based on confectioner's custard. The classic confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) has gelatin added while hot, then whipped cream is folded in when cold.
This gives a very light, velvety mixture, halfway between custard and Chantilly.
This gives a very light, velvety mixture, halfway between custard and Chantilly.
83 K 5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 50 min.
Easy
3.50 €
600 g
4 IngredientsLast modified on: October 30th 2019
For 600 g, you will need:
- 1
2 sheets gelatin - 2
350 g confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) - 3
30 g butter - 4
200 g Chantilly cream - Total weight: 585 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Resting: 1 hour 5 min.
All in all: 1 hour 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Soak 2 sheets gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes to soften.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 30 min.
Prepare 350 g confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream) and at the end, when taken off the heat, add 30 g butter cut into small pieces. Mix well to incorporate.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Then add the drained and dried gelatin...
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
...and mix thoroughly.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 hour
Cover with plastic film in contact with the surface of the custard to prevent it forming a skin.
Stand the pan in cold water to speed up cooling.
Stand the pan in cold water to speed up cooling.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Meanwhile, prepare 200 g Chantilly cream and keep cold.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Once the confectioner's custard has cooled to room temperature, remove the plastic film and whisk vigorously to loosen it.
Fold in the whipped cream gently with a soft spatula.
Fold in the whipped cream gently with a soft spatula.
Stage 8
Your diplomat cream is ready.
Remarks
Just like the basic confectioner's custard, you can vary diplomat cream to suit your own taste: lemon, apple, pistachio, chocolate, etc.
In many recipes, the original confectioner's custard can be replaced with diplomat cream, for a better, lighter result. But do be warned: it will not survive being recooked.
In many recipes, the original confectioner's custard can be replaced with diplomat cream, for a better, lighter result. But do be warned: it will not survive being recooked.
Keeping: Should be used the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 600 g : 3.50 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Confectioner's custard (Crème pâtissière, or French pastry cream)
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Chantilly cream
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Butter
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Gelatin
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