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Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise


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  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: about 1-1/2 cups 1x

Description

Here’s an all-purpose recipe that is great to have in your repertoire!  Vanilla bean crème anglaise is a great sauce to have on hand for a multitude of desserts-it amps up the flavor and decadence level while making any dessert look elegant.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, halved and seeds scraped
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Bring the heavy cream, milk and vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale, fluffy and at the ribbon stage (the mixture falls back on itself in a ribbon when the whisk is lifted.)
  3. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture; once combined, return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the mixture just coats the back of the spoon.  This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.  Do not overcook at this stage or the mixture will be too thick once chilled. Strain into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap onto the surface of the sauce.  Refrigerate until thickened and chilled.
  • Category: Basics & Staples