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Diplomat Cream (Crème Diplomat)

Bree Hester
4.53 from 53 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Filling,, Topping
Cuisine eastern european, French
Servings 6 cups
Calories 572 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 vanilla bean split or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 1/2 cups milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean to a medium saucepan.
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  • Heat over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
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  • Add cornstarch, flour, egg yolks, and remaining 1/2 cup milk to a large bowl. A large pitcher is a perfect tool for the job. This recipe involves some pouring, so it is less mess.
    Whisked eggs in a glass mixing bowl for baking recipes.
  • Whisk the yolk mixture until combined.
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  • When the milk mixture is hot, ladle into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs and you will avoid having scrambled eggs.
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  • Slowly add in the rest of the hot milk.
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  • Pour it all back into the saucepan.
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  • Return to medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
    Cream being heated on stovetop with a silicone spatula, ideal for baking recipes.
  • When it starts to bubble, cook for an additional 30 seconds. It may look like it going to curdle, but keep stirring, it will all work out, I promise.
    Creamy custard mixture being stirred in a stainless steel bowl with a yellow spatula, ready for baking.
  • Pour through a sieve to get out any little pieces of cooked egg, and to ensure a super smooth creme pat.
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  • Add the butter, and vanilla extract if you are using that.
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  • Stir until silky and smooth.
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  • Cover with plastic wrap that touches the surface of the custard. This will keep it from getting a film. Let cool a bit, then put in the fridge to chill, about 2 hours.
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  • Now that we have the custard or creme patisserie part finished, we can make the diplomat cream.
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  • Whip the cold heavy cream to medium peaks.
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  • Fold a few spoonfuls of the custard into the cream.
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  • Gradually add the rest of the custard, being careful to not knock the air out.
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  • This is how it should look like, yummy right?
    Cream cheese frosting in a mixing bowl ready for baking.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 231mgFiber: 0.1g
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