Vanilla Crème Anglaise Recipe
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Vanilla Crème Anglaise Recipe
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Vanilla Crème Anglaise is a smooth custard sauce made by slowly heating half and half with egg yolks and sugar, then infusing it with vanilla. It is gently cooked to thicken without scrambling the eggs and strained to remove lumps, resulting in a rich, pourable dessert sauce with a delicate vanilla flavor.
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The Vanilla Crème Anglaise starts by heating half and half to a low simmer before being tempered into a mixture of egg yolks and sugar, preventing curdling. The combined mixture is then cooked over low heat with constant whisking until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, approximately 180°F. A fine mesh strainer removes any cooked egg particles or skin, ensuring a silky texture. Finally, vanilla extract enriches the sauce with a gentle, aromatic flavor. This custard is best served chilled, complementing desserts like cakes or fruit.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the half and half to a small pot on medium heat. Bring it to a low simmer and then turn off the burner.
- Add your egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar to a heat proof bowl and whisk together.
- Then slowly pour the hot half and half into the bowl. Whisk constantly.
- Once it has been combined pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to whisk over low heat until it thickens a bit. (180°F) To check: dip the back of a spoon into the mixture. The creme should evenly coat it without dripping off.
- Pour the custard through a mesh strainer to remove any lumps/skin that can form.
- Add vanilla and stir well. Cover the creme and place it in the fridge to chill.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
18g
Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 18g | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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