Irish Crème Anglaise

A rich, creamy dessert custard infused with vanilla and Baileys liqueur, cooked until it perfectly coats a spoon.

Vegetarian Dessert Sweet Custard Irish

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

978.5

kcal / serving

978.5 kcal total

Carbs

65.2g

per serving

65.2 g total

Fat

72.4g

per serving

72.4 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

portion

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

Dairy

200

Milk

100

Double Cream

piece

Egg Yolk

free-range

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

split and seeds scraped out

Other

Baileys

or other similar liqueur

Method

Combine 200ml milk, 100ml cream, 25ml Baileys, and vanilla seeds and pod in a saucepan.

Heat until simmering, then remove from heat to infuse.

Whisk egg yolks and 50g sugar together in a large bowl.

Discard the vanilla pod and whisk the warm liquid gradually into the egg mixture.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir over gentle heat until thickened.

Serve the custard in a warm bowl.