Creme Anglaise with Brown-Sugared Strawberries
(from lilpurpleflower’s recipe box)
Fat: 7 g
Protein: 7.9 g
Carb: 45.2 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Calories: 270
Serving Size: 3/4 cup strawberries and 1/3 cup creme Anglaise
Custard will be pourable when done and will thicken only slightly when chilled.
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 cups halved strawberries
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- Fresh mint sprigs
Directions
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Combine strawberries and brown sugar; let stand at room temp 30 minutes.
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Combine granulated sugar, salt, and eggs in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
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Heat milk in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat to 180 degrees or until tiny bubbles form around the edges (do not boil). Gradually add milk to egg mixture, stirring contantly with a whisk. Return milk mix to pan; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until slightly thick and mix coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Serve warm or chilled over strawberries. Garnish with mint, if desired.