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

Crème Anglaise, also known as English Custard Sauce, is a simple yet elegant dessert sauce that is a staple in French cuisine. It is smooth, creamy, and deliciously rich, making it the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of desserts, including fruit tarts, cakes, and puddings. This classic sauce is versatile and can be flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or other extracts to suit your personal taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Whisk egg yolks, cream, sugar, brandy-based orange liqueur, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan until smooth.
  • Place saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula scraping the bottom, until the mixture is hot and thickens slightly, and a thermometer reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, strain to remove any over-cooked particles of egg, and allow cool.
  • Nutrition

    619 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 368mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 110mg