Go to the Recipe: Crème Anglaise
could we bag the mix and cook at 82c in a bath for a better result?
is it really better to prepare the vanilla pods this way rather than the classical split and scrape method?
I'm willing to bet that 82 C is too high without whisking. You'd probably just end up with set custard. A thermomix might yield the most consistent result
Wouldn't be better infuse the vanilla pods at room temperature?
http://www.chefsteps.com/activ...Before churning, this recipe is basically a crème anglaise. Massage the bag during cooking, and you might need to blend it to bring it together after. MCAH suggests 45min @82C, Polyscience suggests 15-20min @82C. Note that prolonged cooking brings out an eggy taste, which may or may not be to your liking
The video shows much more milk being added to the pot than heavy cream however the recipe calls for just the opposite. I'm assuming the video was simply labeled incorrectly but thought it was worth pointing out.
If you wanted to cook it sous vide, I've gotten the bests results from cooking for 17 minutes at 179f. Any longer and it will develop an eggy taste, while shorter cooking times yielded a very runny sauce. I scraped the vanilla, and combined all ingredients in a vitamix, then bagged the mixture with the vanilla pod. Massage the bag when it is done cooking to work out any lumps and strain.
Interesting that you're not pouring it into an ice bath-bound bowl to prevent carryover heat. And ^bump the "no immersion circulator?!" shock above. Way to go old school?
I've used the Polyscience recipe and it's great. Now I'm looking forward to using this recipe to compare.
- originally posted by Chris DeCluitt
Turned out great!
- originally posted by Guest
Anglaise turned out great!
Glad you were happy with the results. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Will it still have a pourable texture if it's cold? 82°C seems a lot.Also, how long will it keep in the fridge?
Looks like you are using and "induction" hot plate. If so, what number do you use for the heating? And where do you get the little sauce pans that you are using? Thanks.
I made this last night. Somehow I mixed the salt and sugar ratios. It was one of the most miserable experiences of my life when I tasted that. Luckily, it's so quick and easy to make, I redid it, and it was fantastic (even though I had to use extract instead of a bean because I had used my last one). I did a pool of it, added a popover (yorkshire pudding made in a muffin tin), and a mango sauce to top it off. Could have used a little chocolate, but it looked and tasted fantastic.
I have many portable induction plates and a big 4 hobs one. Number are so different for each one, unless you use wattage but i found that even heating power is different for other hobs, so you have to try and find the sweet spot.
Hi, a question. I've learned the classical way of making Creme by first whisking the eggs and sugar, and then slowly add heated cream. Your recipe mixes these cold in a pot and then it's heated. What is the difference, will the results be the same ?
Tried this today. It was nice, but really, the salt is completely unnecessary in my opinion. In this amount, the sauce is pretty much inedibly salty to my palate, and I'm going to make another batch tomorrow without the salt, and combine them. I'm guessing a little salt will boost the flavor, but the amount in this recipe creates a salty sauce.
I have to agree with christian. Four and a half grams of salt on a recipe that measures 542,5 grams in total comes close to a 1 percent salinity. That's almost as salty as my pasta water! Interested to hear if this is indeed the way the recipe is intended to be or if there is a typographical mistake going on here. Very nice website otherwise! Love the work you are doing.
Would I get away with replacing the bean with extract?
I'm on this wagon. Shit's saltier than tater chips.
Who adds salt to a dessert?
everyone does
Tried this today, my was a little lumpy. i think that i failed on the consistence, to much heat maybe...
You could, but it will never be the same. Do not substitute unless there is no other chance
since it calls for 2 Vanilla Beans, can i substitute it with Ground Vanilla Bean. If so how much Ground Vanilla Bean should be used?
Maybe. The most common lumps come from the egg cooking in the mixture. Couple of suggestions. First, try moving your pot on and off the heat source. This will help out with keeping a more consistent heat through the cooking processes. Second, scrape/whisk the bottom of the pot. Just like an ideal cookie has a crisp outer edge and a gooey interior, the same may be happening for your mixture. To keep the temperature consistent throughout scrape the walls and keep the mixture moving.
I think Modernist Cuisine does this in a water bath (and some previous comments confirm this). Do you think there's a noticeable flavor or texture difference with this method?
Crème Brûlée - After making the Crème Anglaise and Sieving it , Ishould pour it into ramekins and bake in a 'Bain Marie' for 30 min (160C / 325F) , let it cool to room temperature, and then chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours, take it out and drizzle it with sugar and Brûlée? I made one last night, wanted to know if i made it right.
There is a great option if you prefer it less salty... Use less salt.
I understand now more about the heat, it makes a big different. Hade to remake it because heating it bit to much
I love the récipe, But...definetly the amount of salt can be decreased
I know this is really late advice but I make this in a bain marie. I throw all the ingredients into a stainless bowl and then place it over a pot of simmering water and stir until it comes to temp. It might take a bit longer but the steam is a more consistent and even heat source. Custard is exceptionally smooth and lump free!
How many days can you keep it refrigerated? And if I refrigerate it, can I heat it up again or will the custard split?
Salt must be kosher, otherwise the cream will be very salty.
i will substitute the sugar for raw organic coconut sugar and use pink salt.
Why 82 and not at 85 C?
thanks
4.5g's of salt is about 1/2 tbsp, but it should be 1/2 tsp. I just wasted 6-7 egg yolks,
a cup of heavy cream, and basically $12-$15, plus the time it took to make this,
cleanup, etc. etc. From now on, I guess I'll have to check the comments religiously
and be less trusting. *annoyed*
So if you're measuring by volume, the difference between kosher and table salt actually becomes really significant. Table salt is a lot denser (small, cubey crystals), kosher is made of wide flakes and thus sits in a measuring cup with a lot of air. As a rule of thumb, I usually say that table salt has to be considered twice as potent when measuring by volume. Could this be what happened?
It will thicken while it cools, also at 85°C it will start to taste more eggy and by the time it has set on the counter it will be overcooked.
Wondering what would happen if I made this, sieved it and siphoned it with a couple charges in the fridge? I'm scared it might either clog the siphon or not add any air to it without adding a bit of gelatine? Thoughts?
Why do traditional creme anglaise call for the egg to be tempered? That is heating the milk-cream first to the boil, then pour it onto the egg while stirring and pour the mixture back to the pan and continue heating to 82C.
What's the reason for this?
Probably because you want to make creme anglaise not creme patissier.
Lol. Bain marie is not a modernist technique. It's actually one of the oldest technique known to mankind.
There really is no difference if you use slow and low heat, and whisk the sauce CONSTANTLY. So that the sauce won't have too much lumps. But usually there must be lumps although a few. Blend it to smooth it.
This is what I learned: Heating it up in a normal saucepan is tricky. I actually took it off the heat when the thermometer read 79° C (going with medium heat), but it seems that the pot kept the heat a little too well - it started to curdle. Luckily, I was able to remedy that by blending the heck out of it - came out smooth and tasty. Will try a water bath next time, I guess!
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Can i use vanilla essence in place of vanilla bean ??
Yes, the flavor will still be good, you just won't have the flecks of the vanilla been seeds.
Can I make this sous-vide?
I'm fairly certain that this step is to prevent the egg yolks from curdling.
Lol
Thank you for the tip I also experienced a really salty cream because I use table salt
??? any answer?
any reply to this?
The way you cook it will have no different result. You just don't want to add any air.
This is a ten year old recipe. You can make anglaise with milk or cream. Just different thicknesses.
