Cream Cheese Anglaise

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Process half-and-half, cream cheese, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt in a blender until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat, and whisk in butter and vanilla. Serve immediately.