Ingredients for Basic Cream Fillings With Variations
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How to Make Basic Cream Fillings With Variations
- **Basic Cream Filling:**
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the surface of the cream with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool completely.
- **Chocolate Filling:** Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the basic cream filling while it's still warm.
- **Coconut Filling:** Stir in 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut to the cooled basic cream filling.
- **Coffee Filling:** Add 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee to the cooled basic cream filling.
- **Date Filling:** Puree 1 cup pitted dates with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Add this puree to the cooled basic cream filling.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
538g
Fat
150g
Carbs
63g