Lemon Ginger Creme Brulee
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ginger - fresh, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 lemon - zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger - ground
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar  
 
With a tart lemon flavor and a subtle ginger overtone, this creamy treat with its sweet sugar crust
is just right for topping off a special dinner party.
 
Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place ginger into a small bowl and pour enough boiling
    water over the top until it is just covered.
  • Let it steep for 1-2 minutes and then drain it
    well.
  • Zest one lemon on a cutting board and combine it with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Finely
    mince it with a chef's knife until the zest is incorporated into the sugar.
  • Warm the cream and
    milk in a saucepan over medium heat, adding the blanched ginger and lemon sugar.
  • Heat just
    until steam starts to rise, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg, the yolks, sugar,
    ground ginger, lemon juice and salt together in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add the cream
    mixture, whisking as you pour into the egg mixture.
  • Strain the mixture, squeezing the ginger to push all the liquid trough.
  • Pour the mixture
    into individual ramekins.
  • Place the ramekins in the bottom of a baking pan.
  • Fill the pan half way up the sides of
    the dishes with water.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until just set. The center should bet set,
    don't overcook.
  • Remove the cups from the water bath and allow them to cool. Wrap in plastic
    wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Combine the sugar and brown sugar together and
    just before serving, sprinkle each with the sugars.
  • Broil on low for 2-3 minutes to brown the top. Watch them carefully so that they don't burn.


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