Ginger Creme Brulee

* Exported from MasterCook *

GINGER CREME BRULEE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 Egg yolks
2 1/2 oz Sugar
1 pt Heavy cream
2 ts Ground ginger
1 tb Fresh ginger -- peeled
Chopped
Sugar for topping
Garnish:
Sliced Strawberries
Candied Ginger

Preheat oven to 350. Place cream along with the ground
and fresh ginger in a pot andbring to a boil over
medium heat. Mix yolks and the sugar together. Temper
the cream mixture with the yolk mixture. Let the
mixture cool and strain., Divide mixture into
individual,shallow custard cups and place in a larger
pan. Place pan in oven and fill hal way up with hot
water. Bake until custard is firm about 25-30.Remove
cups from pan and let cool. While custard is cooling
preheat broiler. When cool,sprinkle a little sugar on
each cup. Place under broiler to caramelize. Garnish
with candied ginger and sliced strawberry. Custard
cups may also be caramelized using a blow torch.
Recipe By : CHEF DU JOUR CYNTHIA LONG DJ9217



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