Culinary Institute of America – Meringue. Vanilla Sauce and Pastry Cream

• Explore the techniques and preferred methods for creating common, Swiss-style, and Italian-style meringue.
• Learn both classic uses of meringue as well as innovative presentations.
• Gain helpful tips on producing, storing, and evaluating this fundamental component of the professional baker’s art.

The difference between a plain baked item and a fancy pastry often relies on the presence of an icing or filling, or a sauce or a glaze. In this section on Vanilla Sauce and Pastry Cream, you will:

• Explore the techniques and basic recipes for these staples of fine pastries.
• Learn the quality standards for evaluating vanilla sauce and pastry cream.