English

Noun

crème anglaise

1. 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", see crème, anglaise.

Noun

crème anglaise f ‎(plural crèmes anglaises)

1. crème anglaise, a sweet, creamy desert similar to custard