Vegan Custard Pastry Cream
This smooth and creamy vegan custard is a versatile pastry cream made with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for filling cakes, tarts, and donuts, or serving warm over fresh fruit, it is naturally gluten-free and can be easily customized with flavors like vanilla, lemon, or chocolate.
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan off the heat, combine plant milk (2 cup), cornstarch (0.5 cup), sugar (0.33 cup), turmeric powder (0.125 tsp), vanilla extract (1 tsp), and lemon peel (0.5 slice). Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- 2
Whisk the mixture continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes until the liquid thickens into a velvety, creamy custard.
- 3
Once the desired consistency is almost reached, remove the pan from the heat and discard the lemon peel (0.5 slice).
- 4
Keep whisking for another minute off the heat to prevent lumps and finish the thickening process before serving or using in desserts.
Nutrition Facts
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