12 Dreamy Desserts With Pastry Cream We Can't Get Enough Of

Do you love pastry cream? You're not alone! This creamy dream can turn any dessert into something amazing. We're not just talking about éclairs. Get ready for 12 super delicious ideas! We'll have fluffy cakes, yummy tarts, and rich and fancy treats.

Toasted Coconut Cake

This Toasted Coconut Cake has fluffy coconut cake layers sandwiching a toasted coconut pastry cream. The cake gets a generous layer of coconut buttercream before being shrouded in more toasted coconut to make it even nuttier. Coconut lovers will love the cake’s tender crumb and flavor. If you’re in the market for a unique version of the old-fashioned Southern coconut cake, then then this homemade cake recipe is for you. Get the recipe.

World's Best Cake

Thinly layered sponge cake, billowy meringue, toasted almonds, and a velvety pastry cream filling are just a few of the things you'll love about the Norwegian classic, Verdens Beste Kake. Get the recipe.

Warbat Dessert

Warbat Dessert or Warbat Bil Ashta is an exquisite Middle Eastern dessert made with delicate layers of phyllo pastry dough filled with ashta, a luscious velvety rich cream, baked and drenched in sugar syrup. Warbat is a delicious recipe often served on special occasions, it is made with a few simple steps and a handful of ingredients and served hot or at room temperature. Get the recipe.

Easy Boston Cream Pie

This easy Boston Cream Pie recipe uses a simple cake mix with a quick technique that still gives it that classic sponge cake texture. It's filled with a luscious, easy-to-make cream filling and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Get the recipe.

Homemade Banana Pudding

This pastry cream based dessert is easier to make than you think. Begin early in the day or the evening before for best results. Get the recipe.

Homemade Eclairs

This easy Chocolate Eclair Recipe is one of the most famous and the most delicious desserts ever created. And I'm going to help you make this classic French treat at home using my foolproof recipe that’ll give you perfect results every single time. Get the recipe.

Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones

Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones are a showstopper dessert that is bound to impress your guests. Air fryer puff pastry horns are filled with delicate rose flavoured shrikhand and topped with pistachio dust. This eggless recipe is a wonderful fusion of Indian and European cuisine. Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Chocolate Tarts

These cute little Strawberry Chocolate Tarts are perfect sweet desserts for any occasion. Ripe strawberries & chocolatey pastry cream in little buttery tarts. Who doesn’t love that? Get the recipe.

Torta della Nonna

Torta della Nonna is a traditional Italian dessert. It has a creamy custard filling and a sweet pastry crust, topped with pine nuts and powdered sugar. It's a perfect sweet breakfast or dessert, accompanied by coffee or cappuccino. Get the recipe.

Perfect Cream Puffs Recipe

Cream puffs are one of the easiest and quickest desserts to make. A light choux pastry puff, filled with light chantilly cream – perfect for any occasion! Get the recipe.

Strawberry Custard Brioche Tarts

These Strawberry Custard Brioche Tarts are a fantastic way to use up summer strawberries! Cardamom spiced strawberries, roasted with a deliciously creamy vanilla pastry cream, all atop a buttery, rich, and slightly sweet brioche bun. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a tea time treat! Get the recipe.

Eclair Cake

Lighter than air and utterly delicious Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe for when your tooth craves something sweet. Distant relative of traditional Chocolate Eclair, this beautiful dessert is perfect for special events or weekend baking with the kids. Get the recipe.