Vanilla Crème Pâtissière (Pastry Cream)

Name: Vanilla Crème Pâtissière
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 500ml (2 slightly overfull cups) whole milk; 3-4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 egg yolks (cold is fine); 70g (1/3 cup) sugar; 30g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoon (15g) plain flour; 2 tablespoon (20g) cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional - just a tiny pinch)

A classic Vanilla Crème Pâtissière recipe that yields a rich and creamy custard filling. Perfect for éclairs, cream puffs, tarts, and more.