Best 7 Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise Sauce, a classic French custard sauce that elevates any dessert with its rich, creamy texture and captivating vanilla flavor. This versatile sauce is a culinary masterpiece, perfect for drizzling over fresh berries, poached fruits, or warm cakes. It also serves as an exceptional accompaniment to bread pudding, waffles, and pancakes, adding a touch of sophistication to your breakfast or brunch.

Dive into the culinary journey of mastering this timeless sauce with our comprehensive guide. Discover the secrets of tempering egg yolks, infusing vanilla beans for maximum flavor, and achieving the perfect consistency. Enhance your cooking skills and impress your loved ones with this elegant and versatile sauce that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary experiences. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and detailed explanations, this recipe will guide you to crème anglaise perfection.

Unlock the secrets of Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise Sauce and elevate your dessert creations to new heights. Let the symphony of flavors dance on your palate as you savor the creamy delight of this classic French sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA BEAN CREME ANGLAISE SAUCE



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Use this recipe when making our Zuccotto and our Individual Pear Charlottes desserts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped

Steps:

  • Make an ice-water bath: Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Place milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean and seed scrapings in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Whisk about 1/3 cup of the milk mixture into the egg-yolk mixture to temper it. Return this mixture to the saucepan.
  • Fill a large bowl or the sink with ice and water. Cook creme anglaise over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of heavy cream. Discard vanilla bean, and strain the creme anglaise into a medium metal bowl. Place the bowl over the ice bath to chill until ready to serve. Store in an airtight plastic container, refrigerated, up to 4 days.

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.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH SPICY CARAMEL APPLE SAUCE AND VANILLA BEAN CREME ANGLAISE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 5h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 41

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 cup pure canned pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons bourbon
Pumpkin Bread, toasted and cubed, recipe follows
Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise, recipe follows
Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce, recipe follows
Freshly whipped cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces (scant 1 cup) canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
5 large egg yolks
1/3 cup pure cane sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup apple juice
1 star anise
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon apple schnapps

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the cream, milk, vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk together the yolks, sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture until combined, remove the vanilla pod, and whisk in the bourbon. Strain the custard into a clean bowl.
  • Scatter the pumpkin bread cubes in a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking glass baking dish. Pour the custard over the bread, pressing down on the bread to totally submerge it in the custard. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up some of the custard.
  • Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour hot tap water into the roasting pan until it comes half way up the sides of the glass dish. Bake until the sides are slightly puffed and the center jiggles slightly, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and water bath and cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon some of the Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise into a shallow bowl, top with some of the bread pudding and drizzle with the Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce. Top with freshly whipped cream. Bread pudding is best served warm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the 4 tablespoons softened butter, sugar, and oil at high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl a few times.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until just incorporated. At low speed, slowly add the flour mixture and water and mix until just combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a baking rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely.
  • Once the bread is cool, slice in half lengthwise, and then slice each half into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the cubes on a large baking sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven until lightly toasted, turning once, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Bring the half-and-half and vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk together the yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until at the pale ribbon stage. Slowly whisk in the hot half-and-half, return the mixture to the pot, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. Strain into a bowl and set over an ice bath. Stir until chilled. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Combine the cream, apple juice, star anise, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean, small saucepan and place back over low heat while you make the caramel.
  • Combine the sugar, water and, vinegar in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook without stirring, until it's a deep amber color, about 8 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm cream mixture a little at a time, and continue whisking until smooth. Add the apple schnapps and cook for 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. The sauce can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Reheat over low heat before serving.

VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE (CREME ANGLAISE)



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean, split
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the milk and vanilla bean and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and allow to sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt until thick and light-colored, and set aside.
  • Discard the vanilla bean and very slowly whisk the hot milk into the yolk mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan, set over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens just enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 10 minutes. (Do not overcook or the custard will curdle.)
  • Immediately remove from the heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Serve warm or chilled. (If necessary, rewarm the sauce in the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 132 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

VANILLA CRèME ANGLAISE



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Substituting evaporated skim milk for some of the cream reduces the fat yet maintains the richness of this classic dessert sauce.

Yield makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
1/4 cup light agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place the milk, cream, vanilla bean, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the agave nectar to the milk mixture and bring back to a simmer. Decrease the heat and add the arrowroot powder slurry into the milk mixture, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and remove from the heat immediately after it starts to thicken (this happens quickly). Remove the vanilla bean and cool the sauce to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve chilled.

CREME ANGLAISE ( VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE)



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A rich silky vanilla custard sauce to serve with poached fruits, cakes and puddings, creme anglaise is very easy to make. But remember, once the egg yolks are added, the sauce must never come to a boil or the eggs will curdle. It is useful to have on hand a large bowl filled with ice cubes into which you can plunge the saucepan and stop the cooking immediately.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
1/2 vanilla beans, split legthwise or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Pour the milk and cream into to medium-sized saucepan.
  • If using vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the pan and then add the bean itself.
  • Heat the milk until bubbles appear around the edge.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 15 minutes to let the milk absorb the vanilla.
  • Remove and discard the bean.
  • Beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract, if using, until light and foamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Starting with a few tablespoons, very gradually stir in the hot milk.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard starts to thicken slightly.
  • Be very careful not to let the custard come to a boil or it will curdle.
  • Allow the custard to cool completely and refrigerate.
  • Variation: Flavor your custard with the grated zest of 1/2 lemon or orange instead of the vanilla.
  • Or add a TBS or so of Grand Marnier, kirsch, or Kahlua to the finish custard.

CREME ANGLAISE II



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This creme anglaise is delicious especially when you use the vanilla bean to flavor. You can also use flavored liqueur to change the taste.

Provided by MESHEL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sauce from scorching.
  • Stir constantly: This will also help to prevent the sauce from scorching and ensure that it is smooth and creamy.
  • Strain the sauce: This will remove any lumps or impurities and give you a smooth, silky sauce.
  • Use fresh vanilla beans: These will give you the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vanilla beans, you can use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Chill the sauce before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Vanilla bean crème anglaise is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are serving it over cake, ice cream, or fruit, vanilla bean crème anglaise is sure to be a hit.

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