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Ginger Custard Sauce

4.4

(2)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small saucepan bring cream, ginger, zest, and coriander seeds just to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand, covered, 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a bowl with an electric mixer beat yolks with sugar until mixture is thick and pale and forms a ribbon when beaters are lifted. Whisk yolk mixture into cream and heat mixture over moderately low heat, whisking, until a candy thermometer registers 160°F. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl.

  2. Step 3

    Serve sauce, warm or chilled, with fresh berries, poached fruit, or pound cake.

TagsSauceGingerHerbs & SpicesNut FreeGluten FreeSimmerElectric MixerGourmet
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