crème anglaise
This sauce is so delicious and versatile! It can be used on fresh fruits, cakes, pastries, ice creams and more.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 3/4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 4 large free-run egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
How To Make crème anglaise
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Step 1In a small saucepan over medium-low, warm up the half-and-half making sure it doesn’t boil at all. To know when it’s warm enough, steam will rise.
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Step 2In a medium saucepan, add yolks, sugar and vanilla; whisk for a couple of minutes or until the mixture turns a pale yellow.
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Step 3Set the heat to low and temper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warm cream, whisking constantly. As the egg temperature warms up, start adding a little bit more until the half-and-half is all in.
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Step 4Turn the heat to medium, and whisk constantly then reduce the heat to medium-low, continuing to whisk. Go back and forth until the sauce temperature reaches between 175ºF to 178ºF, making sure the mixture doesn’t boil. When dipping in a spoon, the sauce should coat the back of it and when you run a finger through it, the mixture should stay separated.
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Step 5Remove from the heat and pour the sauce through a fine sieve sitting over a measuring cup or a bowl; discard any little bits of cooked eggs.
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Step 6If not using it right away, place a piece of wax paper on top, making sure it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge until needed.
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Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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#Heirloom
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
English
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Eggs
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#easy recipe
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