
Basic Pastry Cream
One of the staples of the sweet side of the kitchen, this Basic Pastry Cream, or Creme Patissiere recipe will
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One of the staples of the sweet side of the kitchen, this Basic Pastry Cream, or Creme Patissiere recipe will

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