How many calories are in Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine?
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine has about 298 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is a Dessert international recipe with 298 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
298 kcal
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1
Protein
30.7 g
About This Recipe
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is a dessert recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around milk, egg yolk, and protein powder.
Like most enduring dessert recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 298 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 15 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
This recipe requires resting and refrigeration time. If you prefer it warm, skip refrigeration.
Also, you need vanilla flavor protein, but you can use whatever protein flavor you have available.
Place the egg yolk and cornstarch in a small pot and mix with a whisk until well blended.
Next, pour the milk gradually and mix constantly until well combined.
Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until thickened.
Allow to cool, add the protein and mix well with a whisk. Cover with plastic wrap to avoid forming a crust.
If you prefer it sweeter, add stevia or the sweetener of your choice.
Cut the tangerine into wedges.
Place the tangerine wedges and pastry cream in a bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
298
Protein
30.7g
Carbs
22.9g
Fat
9.8g
Fiber
0.8g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine has about 298 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 15 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Milk. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine works best in an oven-safe baking dish or tin sized to the batch, a standard pie plate, cake tin, or baking dish is usually ideal. Match the surface area to the amount so it cooks and browns evenly.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is ready when the egg yolk is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
Yes. Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Protein Pastry Cream with Tangerine already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 30.7 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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