Lenotre Pastry Cream

• milk↗2 cups
• vanilla bean↗1⁄2

  split and scraped

• egg yolks↗6
• sugar↗2⁄3 cup
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• unsalted butter↗4 tablespoons

  softened

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring milk and vanilla bean to a simmer.

2. 2

   Meanwhile combine sugar, flour and cornstarch in bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Add yolks and whisk until lump free and smooth.

5. 5

   Temper egg mixture with milk.

6. 6

   Pour egg mixture back into milk.

7. 7

   Cook over medium low heat stirring constantly until it comes to a boil.

8. 8

   Boil for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Off heat stir in butter.

10. 10

    Strain.

11. 11

    Press plastic on top of cream to prevent skin from forming.

12. 12

    Chill thoroughly.