Pistachio confectioner's custard
This is very similar to the classic confectioner's custard (crème pâtissière, or french pastry cream), but its marked pistachio taste brings a distinctive flavour to a whole range of desserts.
216 K 3.3/5 (38 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
800 g
6 IngredientsLast modified on: November 21th 2018
For 800 g, you will need:
- 1
2 cups + 2 tablespoons whole milk - 2
1 vanilla pod (optional) - 3
6 egg yolks - 4
½ cup caster sugar - 5
2 ½ tablespoons cornflour - 6
1⁄3 cup pistachio powder or paste
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 8 min.
Pour 2 cups + 2 tablespoons whole milk into a saucepan on medium heat and bring to the boil.
You can add 1 vanilla pod if you like, as the mix of a little vanilla with plenty of pistachio always works very well, but this is not essential.
You can add 1 vanilla pod if you like, as the mix of a little vanilla with plenty of pistachio always works very well, but this is not essential.
Stage 2 - 4 min.
Put 6 egg yolks and ½ cup caster sugar into a bowl and mix immediately with a soft spatula.
Add 2 ½ tablespoons cornflour and mix again.
Add 2 ½ tablespoons cornflour and mix again.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Pour the hot milk onto the mixture of egg yolk, sugar and cornflour. Mix well.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Pour the lot back into the pan (after rinsing it out) through a fine strainer to eliminate any little lumps or impurities from the hot milk mixture.
Stage 5 - 7 min.
Put the pan on low heat and leave to thicken, while whisking gently and constantly.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
As soon as the custard reaches the right consistency, take off the heat and incorporate 1⁄3 cup pistachio powder or paste by whisking briskly.
Your pistachio confectioner's custard is ready.
Your pistachio confectioner's custard is ready.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
If you will not be using the custard immediately, or you wish to use it cold, you can cool it like the pros do by pouring it scalding hot onto plastic film laid on a baking sheet.
Spread out into a layer about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thick.
Spread out into a layer about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thick.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Fold the film over the top to protect it from the air and put the baking sheet into the fridge or freezer.
Stage 9
When you come to use it later, beat the cold custard vigorously, adding a couple of tablespoonsful of cream if necessary, to soften or "unset" it before using.
Remarks
For a more or less prominent pistachio flavour, increase or decrease the weight of pistachio paste to suit your taste.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 70 RDI=10 % | 1,550 RDI=80 % | 6,480 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 190 RDI=9 % | 790 RDI: 9 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 800 g : 1.45 €
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Whole milk
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Caster sugar
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Pistachio powder or paste
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Cornflour
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