re: what to do with egg yolk?

You are welcome. please follow the links

Pastry cream: http://www.kitchme.com/recipes/pastry-cream?invite=26xq
There are different variations to pastry cream, you can search for more recipes on the internet and find one that works best for you.

Custard based Buttercream: http://bravetart.com/recipes/GermanButtercream

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