Ginger Brulee
Ingredients
2 tbs of finely minced ginger | ||
10 tbs of water | ||
2 large eggs | ||
1/2 cup sugar | ||
2 tsp of pure vanilla extract | ||
2 tsp of brown sugar | ||
cooking spray |
This custard brings out the wonderful flavor and spiciness of ginger along with a smooth custard and a crackly sugar topping.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine water, ginger and sugar in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
- Strain mixture through a wire mesh strainer and discard the ginger. Let mixture cool slightly.
- Mix ginger liquid, half and half, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Spray 4 (8 oz) oven proof ramekins with cooking spray.
- Place a high sided baking pan in the oven and pour in hot hot water until about 1 inch in depth.
- Place the ramekins into the baking pan and bake for about 1 hour at 325 degrees until set.
- Remove the ramekins from the water and let cook, then cover and refrigerate.
- After brule’s are coo, sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each one and place on a baking sheet under a broiler until sugar melts.
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