crème anglaise
noun
-aŋ-, -äⁿ-ˈglez\
Definition of crème anglaise
: a vanilla-flavored custard sauce usually served with desserts
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Refrigerated, they can be held overnight in that cold liquid, meaning that the entire dessert can be make in advance, as the creme anglaise will keep for several days. — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, "Repertoire: Oeufs a la Neige, with guidance from State Bird’s Nicole Krasinski," 22 Mar. 2018 Ribbons of creme anglaise, a thin custard made with sugar, egg yolks and milk, are key to the creaminess. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Drink This! Vanilla milkshake at Maillard Tavern gets it right," 23 Feb. 2018 The move here is the chocolate potato doughnut with creme anglaise. — Natalie Compton, Los Angeles Magazine, "Portland Flights Are Dirt Cheap Right Now, and Here’s What to Do When You Get There," 20 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crème anglaise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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crème anglaise
noun
English Language Learners Definition of crème anglaise
: a sweet sauce made with cream that is usually served with desserts
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