Chocolate Pastry Cream

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The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

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Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories 

40

protein 

2 g

sodium 

18 mg

carbohydrates 

5 g

fat 

1 g

fiber  

Trace

cholesterol 

37 mg

Servings 

12 (2 Tbsp ea.)

Ingredients 

1 cup low-fat milk 
2 Tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup cane sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 lg eggs

Instructions 

1. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat.
2. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Combine ¼ cup hot milk mixture with eggs and mix well. Add back to milk mixture in saucepan and mix well. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute. Pour mixture into a medium bowl and let cool.

About the author 

All Canyon Ranch recipes are developed on property by our esteemed chefs, led by Corporate Chef Scott Uehlein.

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