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Pour the thickened filling into a bowl.
Cover the surface of the filling with plastic wrap to prevent a crust from forming.
Let the filling cool to room temperature.
Tips for Succe
This creamy filling can be used in a variety of ways to create delicious desserts:
Puff Pastry Filling: Use to fill pastries, such as éclairs, cream puffs, or tarts. Layered Dessert: Layer sponge cake, fruit, and whipped cream to create a quick trifle.
Parfait: Pour into glasses and top with granola, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey for a delicious parfait.
Salsa: Serve as a dip for fresh fruit slices, cookies, or biscotti.
Nutritional Benefits
This dessert filling also offers some nutritional benefits:
Egg: Provides protein and essential vitamins like B12 and D.
Sour Cream/Greek Yogurt: Rich in calcium and probiotics, which are beneficial for digestive health.
Cornstarch: While primarily a thickening agent, it adds carbohydrates to the mix for added energy.
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Stir constantly: Keep stirring the mixture while it is on the stove to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
Temperature control: Make sure to cook the filling over medium heat. Too high a temperature can cause the mixture to cook unevenly and potentially burn.
Adding the butter: Add the butter while the mixture is still warm so that it melts easily and blends into the filling, giving it a rich, creamy texture.
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