Crème anglaise is a deliciously silky vanilla custard sauce that's perfect for pouring and is easy to make from scratch with cream and egg yolks.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
109 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat cream and vanilla in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges.
Step 2
While cream mixture is heating, whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining cream mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon.
