A classic crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream filling) is a creamy custard that is the perfect filling for cakes, eclairs, donuts, and tarts. It has a silky smooth texture and delicious vanilla ...

Other: Mascarpone cream is one of the most famous in French pastry making! It's used in cakes and tarts because it's firm and ...

Pastry cream is one of the most common professional pastry components, so you'll be happy to master the technique. Chef Melissa Walnock says, "Pastry cream is simple, but easy to overcook. Once you ...

Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...