crème anglaise

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from French crème anglaise. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -eɪz === Noun === crème anglaise (plural crèmes anglaises or crème anglaises) 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. == French == === Etymology === Literally, “English cream”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kʁɛm ɑ̃.ɡlɛz/ === Noun === crème anglaise f (plural crèmes anglaises) crème anglaise, a sweet, creamy dessert similar to custard