Description
Holland Cream is a rich, velvety white filling made with milk, cream, butter, and vanilla, perfect for stuffing into flaky croissants or puff pastry shells. Topped with a luscious dark chocolate drizzle, this indulgent treat offers a heavenly mix of creamy, buttery, and chocolaty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cream Filling:
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
For Assembly:
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6 buttery croissants or puff pastry shells
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1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
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Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and begins to boil, about 8–10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Allow the cream to cool completely, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
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Once cooled, fill a piping bag with the cream and pipe it into croissants or puff pastry shells.
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Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the tops and let set for about 10 minutes.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
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For a fluffier filling, fold in whipped cream after cooling.
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Let the cream cool fully before piping to maintain structure.
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Ideal for eclairs, donuts, or as a layer in cakes and tarts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Filling
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
