Creme Patissiere

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Whisk the yolks and sugar together in a bowl.
3. 3
   Whisk in the flour and cornstarch.
4. 4
   Gradually whisk in the hot milk.
5. 5
   Return the mixture to the saucepan.
6. 6
   Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until it comes to a full boil and is smooth.
7. 7
   Let cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla.
8. 8
   If not using immediately, cover with a piece of buttered wax paper pressed directly onto the surface of the pastry cream.
9. 9
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