Vanilla pastry cream, also called crème pâtissière, is a rich and creamy ... give the cream a firmer texture perfect for layered desserts. Bloom 1 teaspoon of powdered gelatin in 1 tablespoon ...

It is the perfect filling for so many desserts. No one will believe your cakes and pastries filled with crème pâtissière are all homemade, they'll think you bought them in a fancy French bakery!

To make the pastry, put the butter and 150ml/5fl oz water in a small pan. Heat gently until the butter has melted. Bring slowly to the boil, and then remove from the heat. Quickly add the plain ...

Here’s an impressive summer dessert to have prepared ahead of ... Meanwhile, to make the crème pâtissière, put the milk and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat until it is just scalding (you'll ...