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Why does my pastry cream turn out sticky instead of creamy?

I’m trying to make pastry cream, but mine turns out sticky and kind of gummy instead of smooth, creamy, and silky like the pastry cream you get at bakeries. What could be causing this? Is it because I’m using too much cornstarch, cooking it for too long, or something else? How can I get that smooth, creamy bakery-style texture? submitted by /u/Character_Force3570