Which of the following statements about crémeux is false?
A) After combining crème anglaise and chocolate, the mixture should be whipped as it cools in order to create a light texture.
B) The first step in making crémeux is to make crème anglaise.
C) Gelatin is sometimes added to crémeux to give it body.
D) When butter is added to crémeux, the base should be slightly warm but not hot.

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Crémeux is known for its smooth and dense texture, not a light one. Whipping the mixture as it cools would incorporate air, which contradicts the desired texture of crémeux. The other statements accurately describe common practices in making crémeux.

Which of the Following Statements About Crémeux Is False