Vanilla Cream and Glaze

A rich and creamy vanilla pastry cream paired with a simple powdered sugar glaze, perfect for filling donuts or pastries. The vanilla bean adds authentic flavor while the custard base creates a silky smooth texture.

4 servings
2 hr 18 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ piece vanilla bean
  • 4 pieces large egg yolks
  • cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pour milk into a medium saucepan; scrape in vanilla beans and add pod. Heat over medium heat until steaming. Remove vanilla pod; discard.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add milk. Return to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and whisk leaves a trail, about 2 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to another medium bowl; press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pastry cream. Chill until set, at least 2 hours or up to 4 days.

    120 min

  4. 4.

    Whisk powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until smooth. Dip 1 side of warm sufganiyot in glaze; fill with vanilla cream.

    5 min