Best 10 Creme Anglaise I Recipes

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Crème anglaise, also known as custard sauce or English cream, is a rich, velvety custard made with milk, cream, sugar, and egg yolks. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a dessert, a topping for cakes and pies, or even as a base for ice cream. This article provides three delicious recipes for crème anglaise, each with its own unique flavor and texture.

The first recipe is for a classic crème anglaise, made with whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. This recipe produces a smooth, creamy custard with a rich flavor. The second recipe is for a chocolate crème anglaise, made with the addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chunks. This recipe results in a decadent, chocolatey custard that is perfect for chocolate lovers. The third recipe is for a salted caramel crème anglaise, made with the addition of salted caramel sauce. This recipe produces a sweet and salty custard with a complex flavor that is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FOOLPROOF CREME ANGLAISE (CLASSIC VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE) RECIPE



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My Foolproof Creme Anglaise is a sweet custard-like sauce, the name of which is French for "English cream," and my method truly is foolproof.

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Ingredient

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (8floz/225ml) cream ((any type of fresh cream will do))
1 1/2 cups (12floz/340ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (4oz/115g) sugar, (divided )
1 vanilla bean, (split lengthwise and scraped )
6 egg yolks

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan add the cream, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla pod and beans.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble around the edge of the pan, for about 2 minutes, do not let it boil. Remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • While the cream mixture is infusing, whisk the egg yolks with remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Ladle some of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, then swiftly whisk to combine. Add another ladle of the infused milk to the eggs until the egg mixture is warm to the touch. This method is called tempering and it prevents the eggs from curdling.
  • Pour the tempered cream and egg mixture into the remaining cream in the saucepan, then return the pan to the heat.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat while constantly stirring until the custard coats the back of a spoon, this will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Once the custard has thickened, remove from the heat and strain through a sieve into a medium bowl to remove any lumps and the vanilla pod.
  • Place the custard in an ice bath to cool it down quickly and prevent overcooking.
  • Once cooled, cover and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up 4 days. Serve with pies, crisps and cobblers.

CRèME ANGLAISE



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An easy Crème Anglaise recipe.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Valentine's Day     Vanilla     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 2-inch piece vanilla bean, split
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Combine milk and cream in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring milk mixture to simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into yolk mixture. Return custard to saucepan. Stir over low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Strain sauce into bowl. Cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

CRéME ANGLAISE



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Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 plump, moist vanilla beans, split lengthwise, pulp scraped out
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Bring milk, cream and vanilla bean pulp and pod to a boil. Cover pan, turn off heat and let rest for at least 10 minutes or for up to 1 hour.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice cubes, and set aside a smaller bowl that can hold finished cream.
  • Whisk yolks and sugar together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Whisking constantly, drizzle in one-quarter of the hot liquid. When yolks are warm, add the rest of the liquid in a steadier stream. Remove pod, return pan to medium heat and, whisking vigorously, cook cream until it thickens slightly, lightens in color and reaches 180 degrees. Alternatively, you can coat a wooden spoon with cream, then draw your finger across it; if cream doesn't run into the track you have created, it's done.
  • Immediately remove pan from heat, and allow cream to rest for a few minutes until it reaches 182 degrees. Strain cream into the small bowl, set bowl into ice bath, add cold water and, stirring frequently, cool completely. Cover cream and chill, if possible for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 31 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

CREME ANGLAISE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, using a whip, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until they are very pale yellow and smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil the heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla bean with its scrapings. Whisk about half into the egg yolk mixture until well combined, then pour back into the saucepan. Over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until the mixture heavily coats the back of the spoon. Don't scramble the eggs.
  • Strain into a clean bowl and set the bowl over ice cubes and cold water until chilled, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
  • Note: To make coffee Creme Anglaise, substitute 1/4 cup crushed coffee beans (with or without caffeine) for the vanilla bean. Bring to a boil and let steep in the cream mixture, covered for about 10 minutes. When well flavored, whisk into the egg yolks. then continue with recipe
  • To crush coffee beans, place in a plastic bag, close the bag, and heavily press a rolling pin over the beans. Do not grind the beans because this will darken the Creme Anglaise.

CREME ANGLAISE (VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, scraped
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons Jamaican rum

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart heavy saucepan bring 2 cups of the milk, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the scraped vanilla bean to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Slowly pour 1 cup of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly, into the egg yolk-sugar mixture. (Do not pour the entire yolk-sugar mixture into the boiling milk mixture, as it will curdle the eggs.) Whisk in the remaining milk. Pour the milk-yolk mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the rum. Strain the mixture through a fine wire sieve into a heat--proof bowl. Place the sauce in an ice bath. When cool, transfer the sauce to a bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator, until ready to use. Sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days if well sealed.

SIMPLE CREME ANGLAISE RECIPE



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This simple recipe will savour all of your sweet dishes. This is a perfect accompaniement to any desserts. Or pefectly scrumptious on its own.

Provided by mariamtherese

Time 20m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

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

CRéME ANGLAISE



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There is a French expression that I love - péché mignon, or a harmless "little sin," and this sweet, fragrant, egg yolk-rich, vanilla seed-flecked custard sauce is mine. I serve it with everything from crumbles to chocolate cake to trifle, the ultimate crème anglaise dessert. Make sure to have a digital thermometer handy when you make it, so you can heat the mixture to just the right temperature without worrying about the eggs curdling. You will also know when they custard sauce has cooled sufficiently.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 2 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/4 cups milk
1 1/2 vanilla beans
135 grams sugar (2/3 cup), divided
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Place 2 cups milk in a saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, split vanilla beans down the middle and scrape seeds into milk. Add pods to milk and bring to a simmer. As soon as it reaches a simmer (you will see bubbles breaking along the edges of the pan), turn off heat, cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit for 20 minutes. Remove pods and scrape them with the blunt edge of the knife so any residual seeds go into the milk. Set aside saucepan with milk.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and place a medium bowl on top of the ice. Set a strainer over the medium bowl, and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine egg yolks and half the sugar and beat for about 30 seconds. Beat in remaining 1/4 cup milk.
  • Add remaining sugar to vanilla-infused milk in pan and, using a heatproof rubber spatula, stir for 10 to 20 seconds so sugar doesn't stick to bottom of pan. Bring mixture back to a simmer over medium heat while continuing to stir. When sugar has dissolved and milk comes to a simmer, turn off heat. Place bowl with beaten egg yolks next to saucepan, with a towel coiled around the bottom to keep it steady, and whisk in two-thirds of the hot milk. Whisk mixture back into saucepan.
  • Place saucepan back on low heat. Using a rubber spatula, stir constantly and everywhere until you feel the mixture starting to thicken. (Stirring in a figure eight helps assure that your spatula touches the entire bottom of the pan.) Place a thermometer in the pan and continue to stir constantly until temperature reaches 165 to 180 degrees. Lift spatula from saucepan with some sauce on it and run your finger down the middle. It should leave a canal.
  • Immediately strain mixture into the clean, dry mixing bowl set over ice. Tap strainer to get all of the custard sauce. Stir mixture for a few minutes, then once in a while, until it has cooled to 60 degrees (it should take 20 minutes or less). You can also cool it in the freezer, stirring every few minutes, if you don't have enough ice on hand. Once cool, transfer to a container, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 48 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

CRèME ANGLAISE



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Categories     Sauce     Bean     Dessert

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the milk and vanilla seeds and pod in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbles just begin to form around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, rapidly whisk together the yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes pale yellow.
  • Continue whisking rapidly and add a few spoonfuls of the just-boiling milk mixture to temper the yolks. Remove the milk mixture from the heat and whisk in the yolk mixture in a steady stream. Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk rapidly until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. When you run your finger across a spoon dipped into the sauce, it should leave a clear line.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Set the bowl on top of a larger bowl of ice and water to stop the mixture from cooking. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up t o 2 days.

CREME ANGLAISE



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This lovely Creme Anglaise recipe can be found in "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." It's delicious atop a bowl of fresh berries for a summertime dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine milk, salt, and half the sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into pan, then add pod. Heat over medium just until mixture starts to bubble around the edge of the pan, about 2 minutes (do not let boil). Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with remaining sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons).
  • Use ladle to pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, then whisk to combine. (This is called tempering and prevents the eggs from curdling.) Add another ladle of milk mixture, and whisk to combine. Pour this mixture into remaining cream mixture in the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and registers 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl (to remove the vanilla pod and any cooked bits of egg) in an ice-water bath. Let stand until cold, stirring occasionally.

CRèME ANGLAISE



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Categories     Sauce     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan bring half-and-half and heavy cream just to a boil. While cream mixture is heating, in a bowl whisk together yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until slightly thickened and pale, about 2 minutes. Add hot cream mixture in a stream, whisking, and transfer custard to pan. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until a thermometer registers 180°F., about 2 minutes (do not let custard boil). Transfer custard to cleaned bowl and cool to warm, stirring occasionally. Crème anglaise may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat sauce if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream and milk are cold before starting.
  • Don't let the custard boil, or it will curdle.
  • Stir the custard constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from scorching.
  • Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  • Chill the custard for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the custard with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, fruit compote, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Crème anglaise is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other desserts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic custard at home. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, I encourage you to give crème anglaise a try. You won't be disappointed!

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