Transfer pastry cream to a bowl. Place plastic wrap over bowl and press onto surface. Refrigerate until use. A double boiler is simply a sauce pan or pot with water that placed over direct heat. A stainless steel mixing bowl that fits snugly is placed over the pan creating a steam chamber.
Pastry cream is a staple in the pastry kitchen.
It is used as filling for eclairs, napoleons and other pastries. A thick rich vanilla pudding may be substituted for the pastry cream. Grand Marnier is a premium orange flavored liquor. Puff pastry sheets are available in the frozen bakery section in the market. Learn how to prepare more recipes with Chef Larry on 10News Morning and Midday.