Ginger Crème Anglaise

Serves: 3

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

54

Sweetness

57

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 large

Egg Yolk

2 tbsps

Sugar

Directions:

1

Cut gingerroot into 4 pieces and smash with flat side of a knife

2

In a small heavy saucepan bring half-and-half and gingerroot just to a simmer over moderately low heat, about 10 minutes (do not let boil)

3

While mixture is heating, in a bowl whisk together yolks and sugar until smooth

4

Add hot half-and-half mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and transfer custard to pan

5

Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until a thermometer registers 170°F, about 5 minutes (do not let boil)

6

Pour custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and cool

7

(Crème anglaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered

8

Bring crème anglaise to room temperature before serving

9

) Cut gingerroot into 4 pieces and smash with flat side of a knife

10

In a small heavy saucepan bring half-and-half and gingerroot just to a simmer over moderately low heat, about 10 minutes (do not let boil)

11

While mixture is heating, in a bowl whisk together yolks and sugar until smooth

12

Add hot half-and-half mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and transfer custard to pan

13

Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until a thermometer registers 170°F, about 5 minutes (do not let boil)

14

Pour custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and cool

15

(Crème anglaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered

16

Bring crème anglaise to room temperature before serving)