Ah, crème anglaise, a true classic dessert! Smooth, creamy, and subtly vanilla-flavored, it's the perfect accompaniment to delicious ice cream made with your Ninja Creami. The great thing about crème anglaise is that it transforms even the simplest ice cream into a truly decadent dessert. Come on, let me show you how to make it in a few easy steps.
Ingredients :
- 500 ml of whole milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or one teaspoon of vanilla extract)
Preparation :
- Heat the milk
. Pour the milk into a saucepan. If you're using a vanilla bean, split it in half, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the milk along with the pod. If you prefer to use vanilla extract, add it at the end. Heat gently until it just begins to simmer, but be careful not to let it boil! - Prepare the egg yolks.
While the milk is heating, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a bowl until the mixture turns pale and becomes very frothy. This will help achieve that velvety texture we all love. - Incorporate the milk.
Once the milk is hot, remove the vanilla pod, then gradually pour the milk over the egg-sugar mixture while whisking to avoid cooking the eggs. - Return to the heat. Pour
the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula or spoon, until the cream coats the back of the spoon. Be careful, it will thicken slowly, but do not let it boil! - Let it cool.
Once the custard has reached the right consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool. You can pour it into a bowl, cover it with cling film (to prevent a skin from forming), and store it in the refrigerator.
Ninja Creami Tip:
Custard is the perfect accompaniment to chocolate or caramel ice cream made with your Ninja Creami. It adds a creamy sweetness that perfectly balances more intense flavors. For a lighter version, try it with vanilla or coffee ice cream. This little classic will transform your ice cream into a restaurant-worthy dessert!
And there you have it, a simple homemade custard that's so delicious! It's perfect for topping your Ninja Creami ice creams, and believe me, once you've tried it, you won't want to go back. Feel free to share your pairing ideas; I love discovering new combinations!
