Alexander Pope once famously observed, "You eat, in dreams, the custard of the day." Here, custard is touted as the proverbial crème de la crème (pun intended), the best thing life has to offer.

Creme anglaise is just the best poured on top of chocolate brownies, or to make floating islands ! This is a tricky recipe, ...

The creme de la creme of dessert sauces, creme anglaise reigns in the pastry kitchen -- though its fancy title belies the fact that it’s only a simple stove-top custard. Transcendently smooth, a cool ...

Master the technique of making this rich, pourable custard and you'll never be without a creamy sauce to enhance all kinds of desserts. Grace Parisi a former senior test kitchen editor for Food & Wine ...

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar thoroughly; the color will turn a pale yellow. Add cornstarch and whisk to mix. Set aside. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the cream ...

The creme de la creme of dessert sauces, creme anglaise reigns in the pastry kitchen -- though its fancy title belies the fact that it’s only a simple stove-top custard. Transcendently smooth, a cool ...