Getting the consistency just right when making pastry cream for baked goods is a challenge. Luckily, an expert has a few tips ...

The sky is the limit when it comes to using creme patisserie. As I mentioned earlier, I used it for my homemade fruit tart recipe ... pastry cream after cooking, heat gently in a double boiler.

Serve double cream whipped or as it is alongside desserts, or use it as the basis for desserts such as mousse, crème brulée and cheesecake. Decorate cakes with stiffly whipped cream or use it to ...