Mousseline Cream Recipe
Imagine light, silky sweetness nestled between layers of pastry or atop a dessert. That's the magic of Creme Mousseline! This delightful custard-based filling is a star in classic French pastries and a favorite among custard lovers. What makes Creme Mousseline so special? Well, it starts with simple ingredients and a bit of kitchen magic.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Sieve
- Electric mixer (stand mixer or handheld)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Whole Milk 600g
- 5 Egg Yolks
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup White Sugar 100g
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1.5 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- 4 sticks Butter 450g
Instructions
Make the Pastry Cream (Custard)
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with egg yolks, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining sugar with milk and vanilla over medium heat.
- Slowly add warm milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously until combined.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and boils (about 1 minute). It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Pass the pastry cream through a sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Cover it with cling wrap, ensuring it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool to room temperature.
Make Creme Mousseline
- About an hour before using, take the butter out of the fridge to soften at room temperature.
- Whip the butter on high speed until pale and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add the pastry cream, one tablespoon at a time, while whipping on medium speed for 20 seconds between each addition.
- Once all the pastry cream is mixed in, whip on high speed for an additional minute.
- If you're using a mold or pastry ring, pour the Creme Mousseline right away before it sets.
Notes
- This recipe yields a thick Creme Mousseline that sets firm in the fridge, ideal for mousse cakes or molded desserts.
- For a softer consistency, simply use half of the amount of butter specified in the recipe. Adjusting the butter quantity allows you to customize the texture to suit your preferences.