Cream Pie Fillings

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Professional Baking
Professional Baking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2008

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Cream pie fillings are the same as puddings, which in turn are the same as basic pastry cream with added flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or coconut. Lemon filling is made by the same method, using water and lemon juice instead of milk.

There is one difference between pastry cream and pie filling you should note: Cream pie fillings are made with cornstarch, so slices hold their shape when cut. Pastry cream may be made with flour, cornstarch, or other starches.

The basic principles and procedures for making pastry cream are included in chapter to review this information. For your convenience, the formula for vanilla pastry cream is repeated here under the name Vanilla Cream Pie Filling. Popular flavor variations for cream pie fillings follow this basic recipe.