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Vegan crème anglaise being poured from a spoon into a ribbed glass bowl, with a silky, creamy texture and soft natural light.

Vegan Crème Anglaise (Easy Dairy-Free Custard Sauce)

A silky, pourable vegan crème anglaise made without eggs or dairy. This easy plant-based custard sauce is naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free, and can be flavored with vanilla, citrus, spices, chocolate, and more.
Servings 2 people
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Unsweetened Soy Milk
  • 2 tbsp Soy Cooking Cream
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 pod Vanilla Or ⅔ tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 small piece Orange Zest Optional
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Pour the cold soy milk into a small saucepan. Add the cornstarch and whisk thoroughly until completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
  • Add the soy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, orange zest, if using, and a small pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Place over low-medium heat and cook, whisking continuously, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • As soon as the crème anglaise lightly coats the back of a spoon while remaining fluid and pourable, remove it from the heat. Do not let it become as thick as pastry cream.
  • Remove the orange zest and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Storage Note

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools; simply whisk in a little soy milk before serving to bring it back to a pourable consistency.

Nutrition Note

Nutritional information is provided as an estimate and may vary depending on the type of plant-based milk, sweetener, and optional add-ons.

Original Content Note

Everything you see on this page comes from my own kitchen. The recipe was tested by me, the photos are original and owned by me, and the images are not AI-generated. I believe food content should be real, honest, and actually cooked before being shared.

Substitutions Note

For all ingredient substitutions and alternative options, please refer to the substitution section above, where each possible variation is explained in more detail.

Nutrition

Serving: 50mlCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 0.3mg
Calories: 63kcal
Cost: $7
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Gluten Free