Creme au Beurre

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Le Cordon Bleu Dessert Techniques

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

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Ingredients

  • 160 g sugar
  • 85 ml water
  • 1 egg

Method

Prepare a syrup boiled to the soft-ball stage using the sugar and water. In an electric mixer; beat the egg and egg yolks until well combined. With the mixer running, gradually pour in the boiled syrup in a thin, steady stream down the inside of the bowl. Continue beating until the mixture has cooled into a thick, pale custard.

Finally, add the butter gradually in small knobs, ensuring