Chocolate Pastry Cream

This chocolate pastry cream is all about the chocolate. We pair dark chocolate with ground cinnamon to create a deep chocolate flavor—one that's well-balanced, mildly sweet, and puts the cocoa front and center.

Baking with Dorie: Lemon-Lemon Lemon Cream

While I have been known to exaggerate now and then, I've never gone overboard in my praise for this lemon cream (think curd); I just call it extraordinary and rest assured that I haven't gone overboard. The recipe comes from...

How to Make Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière Recipe)

Pastry cream—made by heating milk, sugar, eggs, starch, and flavoring together—is a rich, thick, and creamy custard that's a versatile workhorse in the baker’s kitchen.

Crème Légère

Pastry cream meets whipped cream in this lightly sweetened, velvety crème légère. This versatile filling comes together quickly and can be used in cream puffs, fruit tarts, and even enjoyed on its own—served plain or topped with whatever you desire.

Lemon Whipped Cream

The soft lemon flavor and subtle sweetness complement everything from crispy waffles and tangy lemon bars to fresh fruit and angel food cake.

Lemon Mousse

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Lemon Ice Cream

Sweet and tart, light and creamy, more than a little like lemon meringue pie. If you've only ever had lemon sorbet, give lemon ice cream a chance.

Lemon Cream Mixed Berry Tart

[sponsored] Wow your guests with a Mixed Berry Tart, with a buttery crust and rich lemon pastry cream. Prep it ahead for easy and elegant summer entertaining!

Lemon Tart

Beautiful, elegant Lemon Tart - classic French Tarte au Citron recipe with a custardy lemon curd filling, not too sweet and not too sour!

Sunny Lemon Bars

This recipe is a cross between lemon curd and lemon meringue pie, soft and rich with egg yolks, but thick enough to slice into neat squares.