Roasted Plums With Bay Leaf Creme Anglaise Recipe

Name: Roasted Plums With Bay Leaf Creme Anglaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roast plums; 12 sweet plums of your favorite variety; 2 tablespoons packed, dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped, roasted hazelnuts (for topping); Creme Anglaise; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 3 bay leaves (dried or fresh will work); 1/2 cup sugar; 4 egg yolks

Servings: persons

1
First make the Creme Anglaise. In a small saucepan, bring cream, milk, 1/4 cup of the sugar and bay leaves to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and other 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
3
In a slow, thin stream, whisk the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture.
4
Scrape this back into your saucepan and return to low heat. Stir constantly until the custard thickens and the stirring spoon leaves a little trail (should just take a couple of minutes). Remove from heat and remove the bay leaves.
5
Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the creme and chill until ready to use. Strain before using.
6
Next, roast the plums. Preheat your oven to 400F. Wash the plums, halve them and remove their pits.
7
Lay the plums cut sides up in a baking dish and sprinkle the brown sugar over their surfaces. Bake for about 20 minutes until quite tender when pricked with a fork. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
8
. Divide the plums into 6 dessert bowls. Spoon the creme anglaise on top and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts. Enjoy!

511

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Roast plums, 12 sweet plums of your favorite variety, 2 tablespoons packed, dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped, roasted hazelnuts (for topping), and more.

Yes, Roasted Plums With Bay Leaf Creme Anglaise falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Plums With Bay Leaf Creme Anglaise

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