Easy pastry cream filling

This pastry cream alternative requires just two ingredients and is egg free. It's incredibly quick and easy to make and tastes delicious! You can use this substitute pastry cream in most of the same ways you would use classic French pastry cream.

Pastry cream is a delicious pudding-like custard recipe that you never knew you needed! Also called Crème Pâtissière, this French staple is an important part of many desserts, like eclairs and fruit tarts. It is similar to vanilla pudding but much thicker (perfect for piping and filling Bavarian Cream Donuts!) It is made in 10 minutes and uses pantry staples: egg yolks, milk, and cornstarch.

This French Vanilla Crème Pâtissière (Pastry Cream) is a delicious creamy and thick custard, perfect to use as a filling for pastries.

This easy pastry cream recipe can be used to fill cream puffs, eclairs, cakes, cupcakes, and so much more!

This easy Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere) recipe is simple and delicious. A rich and creamy vanilla custard you can use in a variety of decadent desserts.

You need just a few staple ingredients to make bakery-style creme patissiere at home. It’s an easy recipe that the cheater method for thickening the pastry cream. This makes it super simple for the inexperienced baker.

This easy pastry cream recipe takes about 15 minutes and produces a rich, creamy vanilla custard using a simple, one-pot method

These Easy Homemade Cream Horns. Are a delightful blend of flaky puff pastry. And a rich, creamy filling. The spiral pattern of the pastry. Is not only visually appealing. But also hints at the delicate, flaky layers. You'll experience with each bite. And the use of marshmallow creme. Adds a unique, fluffy texture. Making them an irresistible treat. Whether enjoyed fresh or chilled. These cream horns. As sure to make anyone’s mouth water. And inspire a baking adventure!

Italian pastry cream is smooth and luscious and quite easy to make at home. It's so versatile and perfect for desserts, cakes and pastries!

Find out how to make 13 types of pastry cream to pair with choux buns, eclairs, tarts, puff pastry and more!