Ginger crème anglaise, a classic French custard sauce, combines the spicy warmth of ginger with the rich, creamy texture of crème anglaise. This versatile sauce can be used to enhance a variety of desserts, from cakes and pies to fruit salads and ice cream. Its smooth, velvety texture and its sweet, slightly spicy flavor make it a popular choice for both home cooks and professional chefs alike. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can create your own homemade ginger crème anglaise to enjoy as a delightful treat or to serve alongside your favorite desserts.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND GINGER BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA BEAN CREME ANGLAISE AND CREME FRAICHE WHIPPED CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the bread pudding custard: Combine the cream, milk, vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk together the yolks, granulated sugar and maple syrup in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture until combined. Remove the vanilla pod and whisk in the apple brandy. Strain the custard into a clean bowl.
- For the apple-ginger caramel sauce: To a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and allow to melt. Next, add the apples, cinnamon sticks and ginger and saute until softened but still hold their shape. Season with salt. Deglaze with the apple brandy and allow to cook until the sauce has become a thick, glazy consistency. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Combine the apple-ginger caramel sauce with the bread.
- For the anglaise: Bring the half-and-half, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean seeds to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk together the yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until at the pale ribbon stage. Slowly whisk in the hot half-and-half, return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. Strain into a bowl and set over an ice bath. Stir until chilled. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
- To assemble and bake: Place the silicone molds in a roasting pan. Fill the molds with the soaked bread, and then pour the bread pudding custard over the bread, pressing down on the bread to totally submerge it in the custard. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up some of the custard.
- Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour in hot tap water until it comes halfway up the sides of the inner roasting pan. Bake until the sides are slightly puffed and the center jiggles slightly, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and the water bath and cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For the whipped cream: In a cold bowl, whisk the cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in the creme fraiche until combined.
- Unmold the bread pudding, serve with the vanilla bean creme anglaise and whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon, powdered sugar and garnish with mint. Bread pudding is best served warm.
GINGER CRèME ANGLAISE
Steps:
- Cut gingerroot into 4 pieces and smash with flat side of a knife. In a small heavy saucepan bring half-and-half and gingerroot just to a simmer over moderately low heat, about 10 minutes (do not let boil). While mixture is heating, in a bowl whisk together yolks and sugar until smooth. Add hot half-and-half mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and transfer custard to pan. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until a thermometer registers 170°F, about 5 minutes (do not let boil). Pour custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and cool. (Crème anglaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring crème anglaise to room temperature before serving.)
GINGER CAKES WITH MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CENTERS AND GINGER CRèME ANGLAISE
Categories Cake Chocolate Dairy Egg Ginger Dessert Bake Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 individual cakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make ganache:
- Put a sheet of wax paper on a small baking sheet and put a 3-inch round cutter on it. (Alternatively, line a 3-inch ramekin with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang.)
- Chop chocolate and transfer to a bowl. In a small saucepan bring cream to a boil and pour over chocolate. Stir mixture with a rubber spatula until completely smooth and pour into cutter or ramekin. Freeze ganache while preparing cake. (Ganache may be made 1 week ahead and frozen, covered.)
- Make cakes:
- Preheat oven to 375°F and generously butter and flour four 10-ounce mini-bundt pans (not non-stick) or ramekins, knocking out excess flour.
- Into a bowl sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and molasses until combined well. (Mixture will separate but will come together again when flour mixture is added.) Add flour mixture to egg mixture, beating until just combined (do not overbeat).
- Spoon about 1/2 cup batter into each pan or ramekin and bake on a baking sheet in middle of oven 20 minutes. Run a thin knife around side of cutter and remove ganache. (Alternatively, lift ganache out of ramekin using plastic wrap.) Quarter ganache and put 1 piece in center of each cake, pressing down gently (ganache will sink into cakes). Bake cakes 15 to 20 minutes more, or until set and a crust is formed on top. Cool cakes in pans or ramekins on a rack 10 minutes. (Cakes may be made 1 day ahead and kept in pans or ramekins, covered, at room temperature. Reheat cakes in a 375°F oven before serving.)
- Invert cakes onto plates and serve warm with crème anglaise.
Tips:
- For the perfect ginger crème anglaise, use fresh, peeled ginger root. Grating the ginger will help release its flavor and aroma.
- Make sure to whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling when you add the hot milk.
- When adding the hot milk to the egg yolk mixture, do it slowly and whisk constantly. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Cook the crème anglaise over medium heat, stirring constantly. Do not let it boil, or it will curdle.
- Once the crème anglaise has thickened, remove it from the heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. This will remove any lumps.
- Serve the ginger crème anglaise warm or at room temperature. It can be used to top cakes, pies, and other desserts.
Conclusion:
Ginger crème anglaise is a delicious and versatile dessert sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. With its smooth, creamy texture and subtle ginger flavor, ginger crème anglaise is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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