Ginger Rose Custard

A lovely light and rose flavored custard. Very pretty garnished with rose petals.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  egg yolks
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 6  slices  fresh gingerroot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rose water
• 2  tablespoons sweet sherry

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer; add a pinch of salt and continue beating until yolks are a pale-lemon color.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the ginger slices and heavy cream. Do not boil.
3. With a slotted spoon, remove the ginger slices; add the rosewater.
4. Pour the flavored cream over the egg yolks and mix well.
5. Over a double boiler, cook the custard mix, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Add the sherry and cool the custard over an ice-water bath.
7. Pour the custard into serving dishes.