How to Make Creme Anglaise II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creme Anglaise II is a classic French dessert sauce that has a rich and creamy texture with a delicate vanilla flavor. It is a versatile sauce that can be used to elevate a variety of desserts, from simple fruit salads to decadent chocolate cakes. This recipe for Creme Anglaise II is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients, making it the perfect addition to any dessert.

The key to making the perfect Creme Anglaise II lies in the technique of tempering the eggs. This proces...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • ½ cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Information

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

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla bean.
  • In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  • When cream mixture comes just to a boil, remove from heat and remove vanilla bean. Whisk a small amount of hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, then pour egg yolk mixture into remaining hot cream and whisk until smooth. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg