crème anglaise
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crème anglaise
< French: literally, English cream
Example Sentences
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Melt-in-your-mouth meringue floats in a puddle of decadent crème anglaise, topped with caramel and toasted almonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
To them, I added a pool of crème anglaise, an easy-to-make pouring custard, and a splash of rose water, since strawberries are botanically related to roses.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
It can also be a little more complex: a prepared fruit curd, or a custard like pudding or crème anglaise.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2022
In the spirit of the owners’ romance, try the fruit tart for two with a big smooch of crème anglaise.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2019
Remember to strain it before serving – if there’s not enough to go round, simply pad it out with more cream and call it crème anglaise.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 22, 2016
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