Comments on: Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

By: PEGGY ANN THOMAS

PEGGY ANN THOMAS — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:21 +0000

In reply to Karen T. Do a sample, if you use lemon, just do a drop at a time, especially if it is Super Strength by LorAnns. This way you're not messing up the whole bowl if it doesn't taste good. Let us know how it works. Happy Birthday to your daughter.

By: PEGGY ANN THOMAS

PEGGY ANN THOMAS — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:34 +0000

I just made this for an upcoming cassata cake recipe. I did add 1 tsp salt because I wasn’t using salted butter, plus with that amount of sugar it cuts the sweetness. Tastes delicious. Thanks so much!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:13:13 +0000

In reply to Karen T. Hi Karen! I haven't honestly experimented with that before so I can't say for sure how it would work. :( If you do try it I would love to know how it turns out. :)

By: Karen T

Karen T — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:39:39 +0000

My daughter wants a lemon-filled cake for her birthday. If I use lemon flavoring in place of vanilla, would that work?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:08:04 +0000

In reply to Sandy Matza. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Sandy! I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much. :)

By: Sandy Matza

Sandy Matza — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:37:09 +0000

Sam , Yur the best. I watch you all the time and make many of r recipes. I watch you while Yur cooking and I cook right along with you. Good job Sam. Keep them coming.

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:54:12 +0000

I made this pastry cream for the cream puff recipe for Easter. Both were easy to make and delicious! They are both great recipes! Practically fool proof!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:07:52 +0000

In reply to Nora. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Nora! I'm so glad they are such a hit! :)

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:24:54 +0000

Hi, Sugarspunrun!
This is a super-easy, and equally delicious recipe that absolutely took my cream puffs to another level! I hope you continue to bring great recipes to our community! Thank you!

By: Cecilia A Vinson

Cecilia A Vinson — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:47:07 +0000

amazing taste and easy to put together. thank you!

By: James

James — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:52:54 +0000

Looks great very well written

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:26:30 +0000

This recipe was excellent! I got ahead of myself and put vanilla in with the wet ingredients but everything turned out great. I also like to add a little vanilla bean paste when using vanilla and it was perfect too! I used this recipe to pipe into donuts, but I could seriously spoon it out of a bowl and eat it like pudding it was so good!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:21:28 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Menefee. Thank you so much, Cheryl! I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! :)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:37:39 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Menefee. So glad the recipe is such a hit for you, Cheryl! We appreciate the review

By: Cheryl Menefee

Cheryl Menefee — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:45:54 +0000

Making again, wonderful recipe. These are really tasty.

By: Cheryl Menefee

Cheryl Menefee — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:29:05 +0000

Love, love all recipes I’ve tried from sugarspunrun. My go to recipes everytime I want to make a successful dish. You really are incredible❤️

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:30:40 +0000

In reply to Donna Baze. Hi Donna! If you watched the video from 2019, I just updated the recipe a little bit. Either way is great. The newer method is just a little bit easier. :)

By: Donna Baze

Donna Baze — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:17:43 +0000

After watching your video on youtube, I decided to download your recipe. It does not match what your video says to do. Why the difference?

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:57:56 +0000

In reply to Cas. the color of your final product would depend on the color of the yolks. if the yolks are pale yellow the final product will be lighter. if the yolks are a deep yellow or almost orange-yellow looking the final product will have more color.

By: Deebakedthis

Deebakedthis — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:13 +0000

Made this morning to fill cruffins with, and omg it’s soo good! I used Trader Joe’s vanilla bean paste instead and yum!!!

By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:50:37 +0000

I absolutely love your recipe! It’s so delicious and easy to prepare. I have used it in cream puffs several times with perfect results. Thank you!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0000

In reply to Judi. Hi Judi! You can double this recipe without issues. I haven't tried tripling, but I think that could work too. :)

By: Judi

Judi — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:32:04 +0000

Hi Sam,
Thank you for all the great recipes! This pastry cream is so easy to make and delicious. I use this for filling cookie cups and I have a large order for them. Do you think this would work if I doubled, or even tripled the recipe? Thanks for your help. 🙂

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:10:27 +0000

Best custard cream we’ve ever had. I will make this again and do eclairs and cream puffs too with this recipe. It was easy to make. Perfect texture.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:35:54 +0000

In reply to Cas. I'm so sorry to hear this, Cas! It may have just been cooked a little bit too long and been a little too thick. :(