Cognac Pastry Cream

Recipe Ingredients

9 teaspoons	45ml	Egg yolks (large)
3/4 cup	148g / 5.2oz	Sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons	67ml	Flour
3 cups	711ml	Milk
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Vanilla extract
3 tablespoons	45ml	Cognac

Recipe Instructions

Combine yolks and sugar in bowl of electric mixer. Beat on medium high until mixture is pale yellow and thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed; add flour; beat to combine.

Meanwhile, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly pour half the milk into egg mixture; beat until smooth. Pour mixture back into saucepan; set over medium heat. Whisk until mixture comes to a boil, 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer to large bowl. Stir in vanilla and cognac. Let cool. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until needed or up to 3 days.

Source:
"Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Dec 1996/Jan 1997

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