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700 ml
Easy
Published 2005
This basic custard is the traditional accompaniment to fruit desserts, warm filled pastries and is also sometimes poured into a soufflé at the table, providing a contrast of texture and flavour. In keeping with its literal translation of English custard, it is the obligatory sauce for steamed puddings in that cuisine. Crème anglaise can be flavoured with chocolate, caramel or coffee and is the most reliable foundation for ice cream.
It is easy to make it well - and just as easy to c