Ginger Pudding

If you like the zing of ginger and the creamy smooth texture of pudding, this simple dessert is perfect for you! Best of all, it's low-cal and low-fat, so you can eat as much as you like!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
• 1⁄3 cup  finley chopped crystallized ginger
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  dash salt
• 3  large  egg yolks
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh lemon rind
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. Combine 2 1/2 cups milk and the ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, but DO NOT BOIL!
2. Remove milk and ginger from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Combine 1/2 cup milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
4. Gradually stir 1/4 of milk mixture into the egg mixture. Add this into the remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mixture should be thick and creamy.
6. Remove mixture from heat. Stir in butter, lemon rind, vanilla, and spices.
7. Pour into a bowl or individual dessert glasses. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap to avoid forming a skin.
8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.