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Diplomat Cream {In 3 Easy Steps}

Mar 3, 2018 · Modified: May 5, 2024 by Svitlana · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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Diplomat Cream or Crema Diplomatica in Italian is nothing else but a combination of classic pastry cream and Chantilly cream.

It’s one of my favorite creams to use for cakes (including decoration), as filling for bomboloni (stuffed Italian doughnuts), fresh fruit tarts, muffin decoration and, honestly, even to spoon it as a dessert all on its own is an awesome idea.

Now, you might ask - why not just make a pastry cream or Chantilly cream, what’s the difference?

The answer is pretty simple - it’s really more DELICIOUS this way.

Simply imagine thick velvety pastry cream combined with super creamy and light whipped cream (because that’s what Chantilly cream actually is).

The result - light, creamy and finger-licking good Diplomat cream that fits almost any dessert imaginable!

As a matter of fact, you can play with proportion ratio of Pastry and whipped cream to get the desired thickness or lightness of the cream. But classic and my favorite proportion ration is using 2:1 Pastry and Chantilly (whipped) cream respectively.

The only tricky part is getting that whipped cream right.

I’ll explain more down in the recipe.

Diplomat Cream {In 3 Easy Steps}

If you really had bad experience whipping cream on your own, you can use instant whip cream powder or spray cream. But if you really follow my tips, seriously there's nothing that could go wrong with your own, delicious homemade Chantilly cream.

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Diplomat Cream {In 3 Easy Steps}

Diplomat Cream In 3 Easy Steps

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Diplomat Cream or Crema Diplomatica in Italian is nothing else but a combination of classic pastry cream and Chantilly cream.
Recipe authorAuthor: Svi
PREP TIME:12 minutes mins
COOK TIME:3 minutes mins
Resting Time:3 hours hrs
TOTAL TIME:3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
SERVINGS: 8
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Ingredients
 

Pastry Cream

  • 1 ⅓ cup milk or whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sugar ⅓ if you like more sweet
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • 2 oz butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Chantilly Cream

  • 1 cup whipping cream (33-35% fat) chilled
  • 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon whip cream stabilizer optional but highly recommended

Instructions
 

Pastry Cream

  • Beat egg yolks with sugar. Add corn starch, vanilla and ½ cup milk. Beat everything well until you get a smooth and even batter without any lumps.
  • Heat remaining milk on a stove-top without boiling it.
    Turn the heat on low and slowly start pouring in egg yolk batter.
  • Whisk continuously to prevent formation of lumps and cream sticking to the bottom of the pot. Continue whisking until until the cream starts to become pretty thick and turns into custard.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cream otherwise you’ll get a sweet omelet. Once you see consistency of the cream is thick enough transfer, add butter, whisk until it's completely incorporated.
    Transfer the pastry cream in a large bowl, cover with a plastic wrap making it touch the cream. Let cool completely then place in the fridge.

Chantilly Cream

  • With a mixer and a whisk attachment beat the cream until foamy.
    Add powdered/confectioners sugar, whip cream stabilizer (optional) and continue beating on medium speed until stiff peaks. It should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overbeat the cream. Once you feel the cream is ready do a spoon test, if the cream stays on the spoon turned upside down it’s ready.
    It’s best to chill the bowl and the whisk attachment in the fridge before beating the cream.
    Keep in mind that if the cream is not beaten enough it might start to “melt” if left in a warm place.
    That’s why I strongly suggest you use whip cream stabilizer.

Diplomat Cream

  • Add to the pastry cream a few tablespoons of Chantilly cream.
    Whisk gently but thoroughly. Add the remaining Chantilly cream.
  • Transfer in the pastry bag and use for cakes, muffins, tarts and more.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 778IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Have a question or want to let me know you loved the recipe?Leave a comment below! I love hearing from you!
Diplomat Cream {In 3 Easy Steps}

Did you know you can use this Diplomat Cream for the famous Millefoglie Cake or Zeppole di San Giuseppe as well?

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  1. Abino says

    November 14, 2024 at 3:08 am

    Stablizer for. Whipped cream. I have been using JELLO VANILLA pudding powder ,1 tablespoon for the portions you have .
    JUST THROW IT INTO THE WHIP CREAM BEFORE YOU WHIP IT.
    I use it in my SWISS ROLL and it keeps THE WHIPPED CREAM STABLE in the fridge for a week.Freeze the unused vanilla pudding powder till the next use.

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