Crema Pasticcera

Crema pasticcera is a flour- and/or cornstarch-bound cream used in Italian pastry-making for a multitude of purposes: as a filling for bignè and cakes; as a bed for fruit tarts; and as a filling for millefoglie, to name just a few.

This basic recipe for crema pasticcera is flavored with vanilla but typical variations employ orange, lemon, coffee, chocolate, brown butter, and a variety of liqueurs. Whipped cream or mascarpone may be folded into the cream t