How to Make Crème Anglaise - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crème Anglaise, also known as English cream, is a classic French dessert sauce that is used to accompany a variety of desserts such as puddings, fruit tarts, and cakes. This rich and creamy sauce has a delicate vanilla flavor and a smooth, custard-like consistency that is sure to elevate any sweet treat.

One of the great things about Crème Anglaise is its versatility. It can be served warm or cold, and it can be flavored with a wide range of ingredients such as chocolate, coffee, or v...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Heat cream and vanilla in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges.
  • While cream mixture is heating, whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining cream mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 22mg