This irresistible French pastry cream is a classic, rich, creamy chocolate custard with deep chocolate flavor, made with cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate for a luxurious texture and taste. Use it as a delicious crème filling for choux pastry, éclairs, profiteroles, cream puffs, cakes, and tarts, and create beautiful easy French pastries at home. It’s gluten free and dairy free friendly, with tips on how to thicken the pastry cream further with cornstarch for different applications too.