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Vanilla Pastry Cream with Variations

2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan. Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  2. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Cover and chill 4 hours before using.

Makes 3 cups.

Variations:

Peanut Butter Pastry Cream: Omit 2 tablespoons butter, and stir in 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter.

Coffee Pastry Cream: Stir 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules in with half-and-half.

Grand Marnier Pastry Cream: Omit vanilla extract, and stir in 2 tablespoons orange liqueur.

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