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Thick cream being poured onto two slices of brown loaf cake with a pear in the centre.

Eggnog Crème Anglaise

Soo Kim
Serve this delicious custard on its own or with our Chocolate Chip Ginger Pear Loaf Cake.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup 35% whipping cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 5 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp brandy approx
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • In saucepan, heat cream with milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around edge.
  • In bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and salt; gradually whisk in cream mixture. Return to pan; cook, stirring constantly and being careful not to boil, over medium-low heat until thick enough to coat back of spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Strain through fine-mesh sieve set over bowl; stir in brandy and nutmeg. Place over bowl of ice water, stirring to cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Keyword cream, creme anglaise, eggnog, Holiday Recipes, nutmeg