Clauds Creme Anglaise Recipes

Steps:

• In a small, heavy saucepan, heat cream and vanilla until bubbles form at edges.
• While cream is heating, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the half-and-half and the vanilla bean to just a simmer, and then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar until they are smooth and add a small bit of the hot vanilla cream, stirring constantly.
• Immediately transfer the warmed egg mixture back into the hot cream and continue whisking until they are completely incorporated.
• Heat the mixture over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reads 170 degrees on a digital candy thermometer or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat, stir in the Calvados, and chill the custard completely before serving it.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine milk, salt, and half the sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into pan, then add pod. Heat over medium just until mixture starts to bubble around the edge of the pan, about 2 minutes (do not let boil). Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with remaining sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons).
• Use ladle to pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, then whisk to combine. (This is called tempering and prevents the eggs from curdling.) Add another ladle of milk mixture, and whisk to combine. Pour this mixture into remaining cream mixture in the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and registers 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl (to remove the vanilla pod and any cooked bits of egg) in an ice-water bath. Let stand until cold, stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-high heat just until bubbles form around the edges and the milk starts to steam, about 4 minutes. Turn off heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Slowly add hot milk, whisking constantly. Strain mixture through a fine sieve back into pan.
• Place pan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and leaves a bulging mark when you run your finger through it, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in vanilla, and transfer to a clean bowl. Place in ice bath to chill, stirring occasionally. Serve, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Bring milk and sugar to boil. Stir.
• In a separate bowl, separate eggs: keep stirring yolks, vanilla and a little milk. When milk boils, stir with egg mixture (don't whip).
• Stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
• The Creme Anglaise is done when it coats the spoon - do not overcook.
• Add rum and brandy.
• Let cool to room temperature before you refrigerate.