Microwaving puff pastry seems like a great idea, but is it really possible? There are some myths surrounding microwave baking, and they might surprise you. Microwaves heat food faster than conventional ovens because they produce high frequency waves. These waves cause water molecules to vibrate rapidly, creating friction and heating food. This method of cooking…
Have you ever had leftover pastry cream from a cake or pie? If yes, then you probably know that it has a tendency to get moldy pretty quickly. What should you do with it? Pastry cream is a dessert topping that’s usually served warm. It’s basically a custard that contains whipped egg yolks, sugar, milk,…
You’ve got a big batch of leftover pastry cream sitting around in the fridge. What should you do with it? Pastry cream is delicious, but it also has a tendency to separate into two layers. This means that once you take it out of the fridge, it’ll start separating. If you don’t want to throw…