This mouth-watering creme anglaise recipe requires only 30 to 40 minutes of your time and it is perfect for any occasion. If you love vanilla custard then you are going to love creme anglaise because it tastes similar, it differs only in texture as it is more liquidy.

So, if you are short on time then go through this article to know how to make creme anglaise recipe.

Easiest Creme Anglaise recipe:

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This recipe serves six people and can be prepared easily. You will be required to heat the egg yolks by pouring hot milk and cream. The details of the recipe are given below:

Ingredients Required:

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• Egg Yolks (4).
• Vanilla Bean (1).
• whole milk (1/2 cup).
• heavy cream (1/2 cup).
• Sugar (1/4 cup).

Method to prepare Creme Anglaise:

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make delicious Creme Anglaise:

Step 1 (Mixing Egg Yolks and Sugar):

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Take a medium bowl, add egg yolks, and start whisking by gradually adding sugar (you can also use the electrical beater).

Give it a good mix for about 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar and egg yolks are well combined. If you are using an electric beater then make sure to place the bowl on something like a small mat or towel to prevent sliding. 

Step 2 (Simmering):

Set the bowl aside, now take a large pan and add cream and milk. With the help of a knife, cut the vanilla bean and add it to the pan along with its seeds.

Make sure to keep the flame low and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue stirring and do not let the mixture come to a boil. When small bubbles start to appear, turn the heat off. 

Step 3 (Pouring milk):

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The third step of our creme anglaise recipe is to pour the milk and cream mixture into the egg yolks. Before that, take out the vanilla bean from it. Now carefully and slowly pour the milk and cream mixture into the bowl of egg yolks with continuous whisking. 

Step 4 (Thickening):

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Turn the heat on again and pour the mixture into the pan as we are going to heat it until the desired thickness is achieved.

With continuous stirring on a low flame, cook it for about 5 to 7 minutes but again, don’t let it come to a boil. Once it reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat and move to the next step.

 Step 5 (Refrigerate and Serve):

Before serving, pour the custard into a bowl, wrap it with plastic, and let it chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. After that, take it out from the fridge and you are now ready to serve it by pouring it into your favorite pudding or pie. You can pour it warm as well, it totally depends on your choice.

Now that you know how to make creme anglaise recipe, if your food is incomplete without sauces, you can also read the recipe for Arby’s sauce here!

Wrapping Up:

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The creme anglaise recipe shared above does not require several hours, you can make it very quickly such as an hour before your guests arrive.

You can serve it with anything you like such as fruit pie, pudding, and even homemade cake. Make sure to follow the exact recipe and ingredients so that your creme anglaise turns out to be perfect. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is crème anglaise in cooking?

In French, people refer to custard as Anglaise or Crème Anglaise, it is slightly different in texture but tastes similar.

What is anglaise made of?

Anglaise or Crème Anglaise is commonly made with egg yolks, cream, sugar, and vanilla. It comes out so delicious and can be flavored with cinnamon.