Category Archives: Vegan recipes and tips

More About Vegan Pastry Cream

I've received some questions about pastry cream, and my vegan pastry cream recipe, that reminded me that just because I know what I'm talking about doesn't mean you know what I'm talking about - unless I make it very clear. So here's a little Q&A I hope will clear things up. Q. What is pastry cream? A. Pastry cream is a cooked...
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Vegan Pastry Cream, at Last!

I’ve tried out a number of vegan baking books over the years and have found them to be – frankly – a mixed bag. Some, like Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s Joy of Vegan Baking, get it just right; her recipes are elegantly accessible and reliably delicious. Some, however, instead of making simple vegan substitutions prefer to smack...
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