Pastry Cream Filling

A WEDDING CAKE FILLING RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup half & half or 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

COOKING DIRECTIONS

In saucepan, blend all ingredients except vanilla. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the consistency of medium cream sauce. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool quickly. To prevent a skin from forming, brush with melted butter. Stir before using.

Makes: About 1 1/3 cups of filling.