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                            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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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