crème anglaise

noun crème an·glaise \ -äŋ-ˈglāz , -aŋ- , -äⁿ-ˈglez \

|Updated on: 15 May 2018

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. 2017

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