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crème anglaise

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A rich vanilla-flavored sauce that can be served hot or cold with cake, fruit, or another dessert.

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  • noun A liquid, sweet custard used as a topping for a dessert, as a dessert by itself, or as a base for ice cream or crème brûlée.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[French : crème, cream + anglaise, feminine of anglais, English.]

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