*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          Ginger Creme Brulee

Recipe By     : CHEF DU JOUR CYNTHIA LONG DJ9217
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chef De Jour                     Desserts
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  5                    egg yolks
  2 1/2  Ounces        sugar
  1      Pint          heavy cream
  2      Teaspoons     ground ginger
  1      Tablespoon    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.
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