crème anglaise

noun

crème an·​glaise -äŋ-ˈglāz How to pronounce crème anglaise (audio)
-aŋ-,
-äⁿ-ˈglez
: a vanilla-flavored custard sauce usually served with desserts

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, English cream

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème anglaise was in 1975

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“Crème anglaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20anglaise. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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