Cream Pie Fillings

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Cream pie fillings are the same as puddings, which, in turn, are the same as basic pastry creams 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.

The one difference between puddings and pie fillings you should note is that cream pie fillings are made with cornstarch so slices hold their shape when cut. Puddings may be made with flour, cornstarch, or other starches.