I've tried several different recipes for homemade whoopie pies, and my favorite is the classic.
Cheater No-Cook Pastry Cream
2 apple pie filling for canning or freezing.
Recipe Summary Cheater No-Cook Pastry Cream
This fast version of a pastry cream is a useful hack to know if you like to make fancy French desserts without all the fuss! This consistency will work for any recipe where you need a cream that can stand up to layering or filling. If you need a cream that is less stiff, add more cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until you get the texture you need for your recipe.Ingredients | Pie Filling Recipes
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 pinch salt
Directions
Blend heavy cream, pudding mix, sour cream, and salt in a medium bowl using a whisk or a hand mixer set on medium speed until well-blended and smooth. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.
Use any flavor instant pudding mix.
Substitute creme fraiche for the sour cream if desired.
Info | Pie Filling Recipes
prep:
5 mins
additional:
5 mins
total:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
