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crème anglaise

Traditional dish from France

About crème anglaise

light pouring custard

Crème anglaise, custard sauce, pouring custard, or simply custard is a light, sweetened pouring custard from French cuisine, used as a dessert cream or sauce. It is a mix of sugar, egg yolks, and hot milk usually flavoured with vanilla.

Key Ingredients

  • sugar
  • milk
  • egg yolk

Cuisine Type

  • English cuisine

Dietary Information

Traditional France cuisine

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