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Custard (Crème Anglaise)

4 milk : 1 egg yolks : 1 sugar
by weight
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milk 4
egg yolks ~4 yolks per 500ml milk 1
sugar 1

Tips

  • Temper yolks with hot milk before combining
  • Cook to 82°C / coats back of spoon
  • Strain immediately into cold bowl
  • Add vanilla at end to preserve flavor

Sources

  • Ratio by Michael Ruhlman (book)