GRAND MARNIER CUSTARD SAUCE

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A lovely, Grand Marnier scented creme anglaise to accompany most desserts. Especially nice with the Poached Pears recipe I have posted.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks and sugar with whisk in medium saucepan until light in colour, about 5 minutes.
  • Scald heavy cream and half and half in separate saucepan.
  • Stir hot cream gradually into yolks, whisking constantly.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon; do not allow to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Grand Marnier and orange zest.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Place plastic wrap directly onto surface and refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.1, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 751.8, Sodium 92.1, Carbohydrate 40.9, Sugar 33.8, Protein 11.5

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