Creme Patissiere (full-proof)
Ingredients
500 ml full fat milk
4 egg yolks
120 gr sugar
50 gr plain flour (corn flour for gluten free version)
For Vanilla flavour
Add 1 vanilla pod into milk to infuse or 1tsp vanilla extract
For Coffee flavour
Add 4 tsp instant coffee into milk
Method
Pour milk in a pan and bring to the boil on medium high heat and in the mean time ...
1. Mix yolks and sugar until pale yellow using a hand or electric whisk.
2. Add flour and mix well until smooth.
3. Once milk is boiling, add it into yolk mixture slowly and mix well until blended.
4. Return to the heat, bring to the boil whilst stirring, cook for 3 minutes once thickened.
5. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge until ready to pipe, whisk it to loosen before piping.
