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Coconut Pastry Cream

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240 grams) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120 grams) unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 large egg yolks (74 grams)
  • tablespoons (26 grams) cornstarch
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract
  • teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat milks and ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar over medium heat, whisking frequently, until steaming. (Do not boil.)
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, and remaining ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar. Slowly add warm milk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture into saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and boiling, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in extracts.
  • Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Whisk in butter until melted and well combined. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto surface of pastry cream to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until an instant-read thermometer registers 65°F (18°C) to 70°F (21°C), 2½ to 3 hours.
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