Creme Anglaise
Description
This classic Creme Anglaise is the epitome of elegant simplicity. Made with just egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of sour cream for extra richness, it creates a luscious, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to fruit, pie, or ice cream. The split vanilla bean infuses the cream with aromatic, floral notes, while the careful tempering of the eggs ensures a smooth, never-scrambled texture. It is incredibly versatile, serving as both a standalone dip and a base for ice cream. Perfect for special dinner parties or a luxurious weekend treat, this sauce adds a professional touch to any dessert table with minimal effort and maximum flavor payoff.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is very pale yellow, thick, and smooth.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sour cream, and the split vanilla bean (including the scraped seeds).
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Bring the cream mixture to a boil over medium heat, then immediately remove from heat.
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Slowly whisk about half of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture to temper the eggs, ensuring they do not scramble.
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Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream, stirring to combine.
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Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to heavily coat the back of the spoon.
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Do not let the mixture boil, as this will cause the eggs to curdle.
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Strain the finished custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the vanilla bean and any cooked bits.
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Place the bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice cubes and cold water to chill the custard quickly, stirring occasionally.
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Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until cold and ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 534.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 44.5g69%
- Saturated Fat 27.1g136%
- Cholesterol 135.0mg45%
- Sodium 14.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.3g11%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 17.5g
- Protein 5.7g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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