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vanilla custard recipe

Homemade Vanilla Custard Sauce Recipe (Crème Anglaise) – Smooth and Easy to Make


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  • Author: Amour de cuisine
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 500 ml 1x

Description

Easy crème anglaise, also known as custard, is a smooth vanilla-flavored sauce. Perfect for pairing with cakes, tarts, or fruit, it captivates with its velvety texture and authentic taste.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 300 ml milk → 1 ¼ cups
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 90 g sugar½ cup
  • 1 vanilla bean


Instructions

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until you get a smooth, pale, and slightly foamy mixture.
  2. Split the vanilla bean in half and gently infuse it with the milk over low heat.
  3. Slowly pour the hot milk over the egg-sugar mixture while whisking vigorously.
  4. This step tempers the eggs and prevents them from cooking too quickly.
  5. Transfer the mixture back into the saucepan.
  6. Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon; the temperature must not exceed 100 °C.
  7. When the custard coats the back of a spoon, it’s ready.
  8. Pour into a bowl and let it cool.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: dessert

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100 g
  • Calories: 150 kcal