Confectionery cream

Confectionery cream is an inapplicable attribute of most confectionery or bakery products. By definition accepted in the food industry, confectionery cream is a thick paste made from cream, sugar and butter. There are a sufficient number of types of confectionery creams that differ from each other not only in the initial composition of the ingredients, but also in taste, aroma, color and other consumer characteristics.

Such a specific variety of pastry creams allows culinary masters to unfold properly when making cakes, cakes and desserts. The following most common and popular types of pastry cream are distinguished:



custard is made from milk, chicken eggs and granulated sugar;

cream is produced from high fat cream, as well as sugar;

curd cream is made from cottage cheese, sugar, cream and raisins;

protein cream is made on the basis of egg whites, sometimes fruit juices or puree are added to such a product to give the final confectionery a distinctive fruit taste and aroma;

sour cream is made of sour cream and granulated sugar;



Some famous confectionery products were able to gain universal love, recognition and global popularity only thanks to the original recipe for pastry creams that tie all the ingredients of the dish together. For example, custard cakes without specially prepared pastry cream will also lose their original taste and aroma. In the modern culinary tradition, pastry creams are used primarily as filling for cakes, cakes or other products.

However, a few centuries ago, confectionery cream was served as an independent dessert. Later, after evaluating all the delights of pastry cream, culinary experts began to use the product for cake jewelry, and then as a filling for baking and sweets. The type of pastry cream directly depends on the composition of the initial ingredients. In addition to standard components, confectionery cream can include chocolate, caramel, eggs, syrup, fruits, berries, nuts, cookies, as well as other components. The composition of the pastry cream directly depends on the type of final dish that the cook is going to make.

The calorie content of pastry cream also depends on the composition of the product. The calorie content of confectionery cream (100 grams of product) made according to the classic recipe is 42

2. 05 Kcal. However, the caloric content of chocolate or custard confectionery cream can significantly exceed the average. In any case, confectionery cream refers to fairly satisfying and high-calorie foods. Therefore, do not lean on confectionery with cream if you are watching a figure or struggling with extra pounds. Frequent and uncontrolled consumption of pastry cream in food can only turn into a significant weight gain.