Espresso Creme Anglaise
Creme anglaise is a luxurious French custard sauce that is thickened with lightly cooked egg yolks. This sauce requires vigilance, but the result is well worth the effort. With a kick from instant espresso powder and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans, this version goes well with chocolate desserts. If you perfume the custard with vanilla extract instead of coffee, you'll have a lightened version of a classic creme anglaise--a delightful sauce for poached pears or just about any fruit.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2003
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Make Ahead Tip: The custard will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 1/2 tablespoons
Per Serving:
35 calories; protein 1.3g; carbohydrates 4.4g; sugars 3.9g; fat 1.4g; saturated fat 0.6g; cholesterol 35.7mg; vitamin a iu 91.1IU; folate 5.8mcg; calcium 33.1mg; iron 0.1mg; magnesium 3mg; potassium 41.2mg; sodium 11.7mg.
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Tbsp = 1/3 reduced-fat milk