Classic Crème Anglaise: Irresistibly Creamy and Easy to Master
A rich and smooth classic crème anglaise recipe that is easy to master and perfect for desserts.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- Slowly add the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any curdled bits.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider infusing the milk with different spices, like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- This sauce can be used with various desserts, including cakes, pies, and ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Classic Crème Anglaise