Foolproof Creme Anglaise (Classic Vanilla Custard Sauce)

This French sweet custard-like sauce has never been easier!
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Hi Bold Bakers! My Foolproof Creme Anglaise (Classic Vanilla Custard) really is just that: foolproof. This recipe and video not only includes all the tricks to making the perfect creme anglaise, but I share a chef's tricks on how to salvage this delicate custard if things happen to go wrong! So let’s get baking!
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[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Bold Bakers! Thanks for joining me today! You can get the written recipe and instructions for my Foolproof Creme Anglaise right here: bit.ly/CremeAnglaise

[@je2761]

You are literally the sweetest person ever. And for anyone to hate on you is beyond mea

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Aw no YOU are too sweet. Thanks a million for being here!

[@je2761]

You are such a "gem"ma. I wont just watch anyone bully anyone. So nothing to thank for. It's our job to make this world a better place

[@samiazubair8443]

Your welcome your so good

[@samiazubair8443]

Your videos is the best

[@samraddhi]

Nice recipe Gemma. I simply love Bold Baking Basics 😃

[@xanderallan1674]

Love the little bonus tip at the end with the vanilla pod!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@favoritesme9861]

Looks so easy and fun❣Thank you! 🌹

[@panampia]

Quick, easy, essential. Thank you Gemma!

[@adskitchenvlogs8884]

This is looking so perfect... Thank you for sharing this...Have a great day my friend....

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Hi Gemma, wow I never thought that I would even consider making creme anglaise! Thank you for all of the tips , including times for cooking, explaining the tempering and the very thoughtful addition of pudding where we can buy a vanilla pod at a reasonable price. What a darling You Are for showing us exactly what to do in the case that we might curdle AR creme anglaise. I didn't even know you could save it! I guess I am going to have to give it a go. I feel so lucky that I have Gemma Stafford in my life helping me to be braver in the kitchen which helps me to have little victories in life.😊❤❤❤

[@cookingisamazing9213]

Awesome recipe! Thank you for sharing!

[@Annie-hy6lx]

Seriously Gemma u just know what I had on mind 🙂

[@bukab1313]

Custard cream tastes wonderful, I love it.. Great to see how it is made.. Thanks so much :)

[@catslgn7906]

I’ve been using your anglaise recipe for two years now. It’s the best I’ve ever made- fool proof. At Christmas, we generously pour it over baked apples stuffed with walnuts, raisins, butter & brown sugar- it’s the bomb!

[@zoechang3950]

It feels so right to see my notification of your food videos....🤤 yummmmmmmm

[@DiddlyPenguin]

Thanks Gemma I have never made Cyrene anglaise before. Usually use the old standby birds custard . But I will definitely try that. Thanks

[@TheDevilDarling]

I love vanilla custard! Growing up my family always had things like sticky toffee pudding, jam roly poly, coconut tart, etc with good quality store bought custard and it was great but this home made version looks infinitely better! 😍 it makes me feel so nostalgic. If im feeling lazy but want dessert my go-to is berries or bananas with custard too.

[@marthaasami242]

Just fantastic!

[@c2bienaime]

Gemma you are one amazing KZbin with big and bold recipes. Plus this recipe is so yummy

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@filomenacavallaro2797]

Hi Gemma 😊 Crème Anglaise is so delicate and delicious. I love this cream. Bravissima 😊😚

[@cyberqueen7784]

That Creme Anglaise looks amazing! I definitely will try I have the urge to make a cobbler next time.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

YAY!

[@allthings8953]

Love the tips and tricks😊🙌👍

[@kellietrimble2168]

I'm learning about this in class this week, thanks for some awesome tips (:

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Don't you just love learning? :)

[@PennysLifeStyleLiving]

Looks good!!

[@mch319]

Amazing! Im a starter and your advice helped me a lot

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad I could help!

[@anmedia7747]

Gemma is AWESOME!

[@afsanaabedinkhan7732]

You always give us so many tips and tricks on your vedio that's very convenient. thank you. :)

[@delishdesserts2411]

Wow! So yummy! I will use this in my eclairs! :)

[@lt9925]

You are always my favorite baker!! bless you always

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million for the support.

[@zachary8224]

crème anglaise et soufflé sont délicieux!

[@minaquig1392]

Looks SOOO yummy Gemma!!! What's the best thing to put it on?? Can't wait for the next video!!

[@warishahosyn4107]

Wow ,early was just waiting for a bold baking basic ....Thankyou very much for the recipe Gemma

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're very welcome :)

[@warishahosyn4107]

Gemma Stafford can you teach how to make an Angels food cake

[@raaziaabdullah23]

Hi Gemma I love this when you always come up with new thing...... That are new for me and you increase my knowledge by it Love ya ❤❤😍😍😋😋 Bye

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome! Thanks for being here :)

[@paigepangrazio8142]

Gemma, you are incredible! Thank you so much :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

No, thank YOU!

[@chitrasakrabani5213]

Thank you for the recipe and the tips

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you found them helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@MyHomemadeFoods]

Wow!! I really want to try this 😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Give it a go!

[@becauseimafan]

Ooh I love having creme anglaise at this breakfast resto, they have this sliced-in-half cinnamon bun meal with an egg on one half and bacon (I ♥️ BACON) on the other, loads of fresh fruit, and a cute little pot with this creme anglaise I pour over everything, delicious! I love making breakfast foods, and I am totally gonna use this recipe, thanks so much for this Gemma!!

[@becauseimafan]

I think they add some cinnamon in the creme anglaise too? It has a bit of a "bite" to it. I'll have to test it out!

[@poynerroy4692]

Gemma, you're a very good teacher, now I know what to do if/when my custard cracks, and also I use vanilla extract as vanilla pods are so expensive but now I know there is another use for them in making vanilla sugar, certainly 2 very useful tips.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm happy you are leasrning Poyner. Carry on baking!

[@jolyndaj]

Awesome. Thank you for the video and for the tip... 😀

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're welcome! Thanks for being here!

[@ewtam24]

Thank you so much for a great class!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you liked it!

[@annieyoutube]

Can't wait to try this!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Can't wait to see how you get on !

[@samiazubair8443]

Looks so delicious your so good

[@esperanzaandjerrysullivan9406]

Thanks for the great recipes. I can’t fine your recomendación where to fine vanilla bean.

[@adityachakravorty7179]

wow. superb.

[@masnisa1981]

that lookz deliciouss!

[@zelailaabdulkarim6211]

Wow yammmy I love it godblessyou 😍

[@horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440]

Thank you....great explanations...

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@ecemilgun9867]

Your explanations make me learn like I'm taking a cooking course

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad to hear it! Feel free to search for recipes and baking basics you like on my website www.biggerbolderbaking.com.

[@shellygarcia9636]

Riquisimo:👌🏼👌🏼

[@piagysling5780]

Love it thanks and I subscribed

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@fanofpink]

It looks awesome. I was wondering could you make something with cranberries I sure you could come up with something delightful!!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I do have some cranberry recipes you could make ;) www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cranberry-white-chocolate-cookies/ www.biggerbolderbaking.com/white-chocolate-cranberry/

[@sanvimittal8043]

Wow looks awsmm

[@sanskritijain225]

Please do a video on savory dips and sauces..by the way this creme anglais looks amazing

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@wastrouss]

I did the same thing once when I curdled some hot cocoa custard I made, sent it through my vitamix (didn't strain it, though). It made it nice and smooth again, but I found my custard was very eggy-tasting, afterwards. Do you think it was the lack of straining it that caused that flavor? Or is it likely to taste more eggy if you accidentally curdle your custard? Or, is custard supposed to taste like eggs (I was under the impression that you're not supposed to taste egg in a custard, because that means you cooked it too long)? Thanks, Gemma! Your videos are wonderful, and I love your personality!

[@jennifercruz2938]

I love your videos 💐

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@aasiyasuleman8574]

Yes Gemma love these new videos!

[@proudlyjustbe6445]

Merci madame 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're most welcome!

[@Nareshvlogstelugu]

Love from India ❤️

[@pinklovesmily6289]

Wow recipes

[@royale.artist3197]

I was just thinking about this😂

[@garywu3221]

Second and love this tutorial

[@anshutripathi2671]

Wow

[@mirmahir6938]

This was really a yummy help. Ms Gemma I have a question, can I use your corn sirup substitute in chocolate mirror glaze?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can use it in any recipe that needs corn syrup :)

[@kennyrogers803]

Mmmmmmm... that sauce looks like condense milk. That taste so sweet and creamy dessert. Great dish. See u next time.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Looks like it, but it has a richer creamier taste because of the eggs :) Definitely see you here next time!

[@kennyrogers803]

@@biggerbolderbaking See you n have a great day too

[@yenyen2550]

Needed👌

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Very helpful. Will try in Bread Pudding z

[@biggerbolderbaking]

YUM

[@mayaramiquidade3439]

Those egg yolks were brighter than my future.

[@kejokiduniya130]

First one from.pakistan...love your baking love u alots of love uummah princess

[@kejokiduniya130]

@@thomassamuel991 why😏

[@naimairfan5738]

I am also from Pakistan

[@Jess-hf7dc]

After Ashwinneys prepation in CWC

[@falakiqbal5947]

I love your channel Gemma Do you know how to make chocolate mousse??

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I have a few recipes you could try ;) www.biggerbolderbaking.com/easy-chocolate-mousse-recipe/ www.biggerbolderbaking.com/vegan-chocolate-mousse/ www.biggerbolderbaking.com/chocolate-mousse-pots/

[@blizz9827]

please do some easy snacks for bachelors, without many ingredients

[@talajeena1024]

Yummy!! I'm definitely going to try this! Best part 4:33 XD THANK YOU Gemma for sharing this!! My favorite baker!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million!

[@retnowulansari9560]

Hi Gema, thank you anyway for this simply but great recipe. Would try soon 👍😘. But i wonder why you dont put flour/cornstarch as a common custard recipe did ?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for reaching out ! Without corn starch, this recipe thickens well replying on the dairy, sugar and egg yolks to give you a smooth and creamy texture instead of potential powdery taste from corn starch. Hope you get on well and enjoy !

[@stephanierudenko8327]

hi!! can you make a video on how to make egg nog? since it's almost time for the holidays :)

[@cherryreyes2466]

Yaaaay!

[@ashmarowl]

Mashaallah its really lovely😍...lyk if u agree❤

[@KarinaMD.11]

Hi Gemma! Please share Egg nog recipe!😍

[@bloodlacerose1688]

Gemma hun, I was so excited to have a source to get vanilla pods at a decent price but when I went to your page and clicked the link all I got was a veggie peeler, which if I was looking for one of those would be excellent hehehe Help please. Thank-you for always sharing such yummy dishes with us, it is so kind of you to do this. Have a wonderful day!!! AMB...Rose

[@biggerbolderbaking]

:)

[@bloodlacerose1688]

@@biggerbolderbaking Please fix the link for vanilla on your page. I would love to see the cheaper and decent vanilla you were talking about. It still sends me to a veggie peeler. Thank-you.

[@anushreesharma3308]

hello ma'am, I'm a fan of your baking . Ma'am, I have seen that people even make icecream as creme anglaise. How can I make so?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Ice cream is creme anglaise churned in and ice cream machine.

[@AlfieDog4]

Hello, Gemma! I have slow, electric burners, and getting accurate heat levels is hard to do. Can I still make something like this? And is this the same thing as American vanilla pudding?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

This is not the same as American vanilla pudding. Think of it as a on a thin line between an actual custard and thinner cream sauce. Don't let your electric burner stop you from making this. You can, but it is a lot of taking care of watching the sauce cook. I do teach you how to fix the creme anglaise in case it curdles anyway ;)

[@dildil148]

Can u please tell us how to make half and half

[@hellorey3670]

Where I can buy the Vanilla Bean? That is not too expensive thanks!

[@mickrawson29]

Please make Irish coffee cake. I've been waiting for it since you made the coffee cake. I'd trust an Irish to do it right and do it great.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'll have to work on a recipe for that!

[@thisisbatoule]

This is great! Is there anyway i can make this sugar free?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/creme-anglaise-recipe/. However, the result would be thinner.

[@rowbee521]

Can you make eclairs maybe thanksgiving style?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'll have to work on that!

[@deirdrestluke]

You say there's a link on your site to buy vanilla pods but I don't see it. Is there a link?

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

Gemma,what can be done with the egg whites after getting the egg yolks out of the shell?This recipes seems like it is easy recipe for me to make at home

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Search for "pavlova" on my website "biggerbolderbaking.com"!

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

I will copy down your pavlova recipe and make it will the egg whites next month.Can egg whites be put in a container with lid and kept in the fridgerator or freeze it in the kitchen freezer and the use it in the pavlova recipe?

[@rani6666]

Hi Gemma. You stated to use heavy based pan. What brand you are using? I am looking for a stainless steel pan to fry an egg or cook an omelette without it sticking. If you have any experience in it please suggest the brand for that too.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

For cooking eggs, non-stick pans are still the best pans to use. I have an old stainless steel I picked up ages ago.

[@alexburns7697]

Hi if I wanna add cornstarch to thicker my sauce and make a pie for exemple ? What is the correct time to put without making lumps ? Thanks

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I've never tried that before. I would add it after the eggs while hot and whisk constantly.

[@samiazubair8443]

I am twelve so I want to know but you are soooo good I can't tell you.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you!

[@kellycollins1515]

Can I use this recipe as an ice cream base? And add different flavours in step 1 to flavour my ice cream? Thanks, Gemma for the recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm afraid this won't freeze well like ice cream, Kelly. It might crystallize once it's frozen, giving you an icy texture.

[@nowshintabassum8636]

Hi Gemma Please make potato croquettes 😋

[@mandykharod3428]

Hi...do you have a recipe for a quick bread or loaf bread, I'm looking for the base ingredients that I can add to bananas, lemon, cinnamon, etc)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can make a bread loaf out of this recipe :) www.biggerbolderbaking.com/crazy-dough/

[@rohiniraychaudhuri8208]

Which of your recommended egg substitutes can I use for this?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

This is not really possible! It is possible to make a vanilla sauce, milk or cream, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla. If you use heavy whipping cream then you will not need to thicken it, heat it through with the vanilla and sugar. If you use milk then you will need to use about 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, blended with the sugar, to 16 ozs/2 cups of milk. Try it! it is a useful thing to have in your repertoire,

[@AstroAthena2421]

I can’t find your link for the vanilla beans. I would really like to purchase some!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Here you go amzn.to/2To0f9a

[@akshayajonnalagadda454]

Hey, Gemma I was wondering if there's any possible substitute for the eggs in this recipe??

[@musiclistener8245]

After Ashwin cooking

[@emilyhou5488]

Where is the link to the inexpensive vanilla beans (shown at 1:13)? I looked throughout your website but couldn’t find it.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Emily. Here it is amzn.to/2To0f9a

[@maryam6411]

Please can you make with us san sebastian cheesecake?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'll have to work on that!

[@sasikumarnair2195]

hi Gemma few months ago I asked u to make the cake from Harry Potter well I am asking you again bc my brother's birthday is coming it's on next month can u pls make a video on it

[@WideLoadKitty]

Do you mean the birthday cake Hagrid gives him in the first book? In that case. it's a chocolate cake with pink frosting and "Happy Birthday Harry" written in green icing. She has an easy chocolate cake recipe on her website you can make: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-chocolate-cake/. Replace the fudge frosting with her easy vanilla buttercream frosting. Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring with the vanilla extract: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/best-ever-vanilla-buttercream-frosting/. For the writing, you can either use her royal icing recipe. Half the recipe if you want and put a few drops of green food coloring in the last few minutes of mixing: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/make-royal-icing/. Hope this helps!

[@whosasking8892]

Where did you buy your mini pitched and desert bowl

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi. I don’t have any idea. I brought them from our home in Ireland.

[@cherryreyes2466]

Is the water in the water bath cold? Can you use iced water?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes you can.

[@xfactor3000]

Can this be used to replace condensed milk in certain recipes?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

No, it cant.