Ep 9. Pastry Cream
- TV-G
- January 1, 2012
- 22 min
Bake With Anna Olson season 1 episode 9 is titled "Pastry Cream" and it's all about learning how to make the perfect pastry cream. Pastry cream is a key ingredient in many classic desserts such as éclairs, fruit tarts, and cream puffs, and Anna Olson is here to show us how to make it from scratch.
Anna starts off by demonstrating the basic recipe for pastry cream, which is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and cornstarch. She shows us how to properly temper the eggs so that they don't cook too quickly and create lumps in the cream. She also explains how to cook the pastry cream to the perfect consistency and how to avoid any overcooking or curdling.
Once the basic recipe is mastered, Anna explores different variations of the pastry cream. She shows us how to make chocolate pastry cream by adding melted chocolate to the basic recipe. She also makes a vanilla bean pastry cream by infusing the milk with vanilla bean before adding it to the egg mixture. These variations add a little extra depth of flavor to the pastry cream and can be used in a variety of different desserts.
Anna then demonstrates how to use pastry cream in a few classic desserts. She shows us how to make éclairs and how to pipe in the pastry cream to create the perfect texture and flavor. She also makes fruit tarts with a buttery shortbread crust and explains how to properly fill the tart shells with the pastry cream and fresh fruit.
Throughout the episode, Anna gives plenty of tips and tricks for making the perfect pastry cream. She explains common mistakes that can be made and how to avoid them. She also shares some helpful techniques for making sure the pastry cream is smooth and silky.
Overall, "Pastry Cream" is a great episode for anyone who wants to learn how to make a classic pastry cream from scratch. Anna Olson's clear instructions and helpful tips make it easy to follow along and create the perfect pastry cream for any dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this episode is sure to teach you something new and delicious.
