Crème Anglaise

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Crème anglaise is a deliciously rich custard sauce made from scratch with cream, vanilla, egg yolks, and sugar. Flavor with ground cinnamon or cloves, if desired.

Submitted by Sara
Updated on February 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat cream and vanilla in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges.

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  3. While cream mixture is heating, whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.

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  4. Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining cream mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon.

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  5. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
9g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 22mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.