Flour vs Cornstarch in Pastry Cream: Can You Make the Switch?
Pastry cream, also known as crème pâtissière, is a rich and creamy filling used in a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts. It’s a fundamental component of French patisserie and is often used in éclairs, cream puffs, and Napoleons. The traditional recipe for pastry cream calls for cornstarch as a thickening agent, but some bakers … Read more