Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

This recipe was great and easy to make. Great over baked apples

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2009

This recipe is not something you should use if you are impatient, the whole thing took me over a half hour to do well. Keep the heat very low and don't stop mixing once you add the egg mixture in until it gets nice and thick. Everyone LOVED this in our house, we had it over angel food cake with sliced strawberries and blue berries. mmmmmmm ^_^ we almost ate ourselves sick on it. Also the angel food cake tastes delicious just ripped up and dipped into the sauce. Simply wonderful and something that will definitely be making many more appearances in my cooking.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

Good basic recipe, but I think you can probably cut back on the sugar since the heavy cream adds a lot of sweetness on its own. I used less than half the amount of sugar it was more that fine. Avoid the temptation to use too much heat, and be patient as it can take 10-15 minutes to thicken. As mentioned in other posts, if you use too much heat and get some curdling, just filter through a china cap. Can be prepared in advance and saved for a day or two.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2008

Quick, simple, easy version of Creme Anglaise - and a tasty one too. I made a double batch in barely more time than it took to seperate the eggs. If you want a pale creme, whip the yolks very well or use an electic mixer or egg beater. To avoid glops - Be sure to use a heavy saucepan and don't turn the heat up too much. On my stove it was about a 3.5 or 4 of 10 (electric) or else the egg will cook and congeal. Temper the egg well and cook it slowly and you will have a rich, smooth, delicious simple version of a real creme. And if it does get lumps, strain through a mesh sieve - no harm done, it's still yummy!

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2008

This stuff was great! I did overcook eggs so it was kinda sloppy and SUPER rich but all in all a great recipe to try.

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AnaAH

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

This is an excellent recipe: tastes great and extremely easy and fast to whip up at the last minute. I added some bourbon at the end of cooking it - AppleJack or Calvados works well, too, to give it some kick for my pumpkin bread pudding. It's fantastic and foolproof. If you screw up this recipe you obviously didn't add your hot cream to the egg mixture slow enough. I add at least half of the cream to the egg mixture slowly before adding the agg mixture back into the saucepan and it never fails. Try this!

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2007

This was delicious. Very decedent, creamy and sweet. I paired it with some chocolate crepes that were chocolately, but not overly sweet, and bananas and fresh fruit so it was a great combination. I also substituted fresh vanilla bean (scooped out seeds into the milk mixture and also let the bean seep in the milk) for part of the extract. I think this added a more complex vanilla flavor and you also get the bonus of the seeds dotting the creme so it looks more elegant and gives you a hint as to what is in it. Everyone loved it. I will definitely make it again. I also tempered very slowly and had absolutely no problems with the egg, although I did strain through a fine mesh sieve just incase but there were no solids.

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2007

Excellent recipe!!! I also added about 2 tsp almond extract, which was the perfect touch!!! I used this recipe to accompany a chewiest brownie recipe off this site and it turned out fabulous! I also made a raspberry syrup in addition to the creme anglais and served the brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Absolutely amazing! If your creme is turning out grainy, it means that your yolk is cooking - in this case you must use a heavier pan, and during cooking stir constantly and vigorously. You may also take your pan temporarily off the heat to stir the yolk back into smooth consistency. If all else fails, the creme can be strained before serving to eliminate the curds. Enjoy!!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2007

This sauce is so good. I put it on a bread pudding recipe I got from this sight too.

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2006

Excellent recipe. My mother owned a french restaurant when I was a child and this recipe is as good as I remember. To the reviewers that had "lumpy, or gloppy" problems.... I believe that you "boiled" your egg yolks. Try waiting and letting the cream temper before adding the yolk mixure, then bring it back up to a boil. HTH

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2006

The sauce was so smooth and creamy and delicious. It was an excellent topping for bread pudding.

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2006

Mmmm! Pour over pieces of pound cake and fresh fruit. I had this dessert at a local restaurant and the creme anglaise was very runny, too. Mine was just as good!

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2006

Made as instructed (except used milk instead of cream). Tastes delicious, but is gloopy looking as others have mentioned. It certainly doesn't look pretty!.

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2006

I think I cooked mine a little too long as it turned yellow and became a little lumpy but if I con't to stir it, the lumps worked themselves out. Tasted great and very simple to make!

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2005

Delicious recipe and very simple to make. Put this on top of chocolate molten cakes.

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2005

I made this to go with this site's "Deep Dark Chocolate Souffle" and it tasted great...but is it supposed to be so yellow and gloopy? Well regardless of its funny appearance, it tasted yummy so thanks! ^^

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