Make a Mock Cream Filling

If you have run out of cream, or don't wish to use cream, this makes a great substitute. It is still rich, though, so watch out for those calories!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp icing sugar
  • Essence (extract) of choice to taste
  • 2 tablespoon white vinegar (optional)

Steps

  1. Dissolve the cornflour in about 2 tablespoons of milk.
  2. Pour the remaining milk into a heavy-based saucepan and place on the heat to boil.
  3. Thicken the boiled milk with cornflour. Cook for a few more minutes, continuing to stir all the time. Remove and allow to cool.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the cornflour mixture. Remove any skin that may have formed on the top of the mixture.
  5. Beat the entire mixture together well until it begins to take on the texture of whipped cream.
    • If using, add white vinegar once all mixed.
  6. Finished.

Things You'll Need

  • Mixing bowl
  • Heavy-based saucepan
  • Tablespoon
  • Whisk or beater

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Sources and Citations

  • Adapted from a recipe in Madame Weigel's Journal of Fashion, September 1, 1947.

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