"Two tone ginger custard pie" is a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of ginger with the creamy richness of custard, all encased in a flaky crust. This unique pie features a striking two-tone appearance, with a golden-brown top and a layer of smooth, velvety ginger custard underneath. Its combination of textures and flavors makes it a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a special celebration. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a perfect "two tone ginger custard pie" that will impress your friends and family.
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TWO-TONE GINGER CUSTARD PIE
This silky, spiced custard is especially dreamy inside a crisp, flaky crust. Some custard pies use eggs as a binder - this one uses flour for a thick custard that always sets perfectly, creating a flat surface that's ideal for a dusting of sugar. This striking design requires just a sheet of paper and a sifter, while the topping itself is ground freeze-dried mangoes and strawberries mixed with confectioners' sugar. You can find the freeze-dried fruit at most grocery stores and health-food stores, where they are often grouped with the nuts and dried fruit. The pie can be made up to 1 day ahead, but for the cleanest look, it's best to apply the sugar within 2 hours of serving; beyond that, the sugar will eventually absorb moisture from the pie and begin to change color. But even if you skip the topping, the filling is beyond delicious all on its own.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out a disk of dough into a circle about ¼-inch thick. Starting at one end, gently roll up the dough onto the rolling pin. Unfurl the dough over a 9-inch pie plate, preferably ceramic, and press it in lightly, making sure it's lining the plate.
- Trim so that there's about ½ inch of excess dough hanging over the edge of the pie plate. (If the dough feels warm, refrigerate it for 15 minutes.) Tuck the excess dough under itself so it is flush with the edge of the pie plate; leave the pie like this for a straight-edge finish, or crimp as desired. Dock the base and sides all over with a fork and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
- Place a rack on the bottom shelf of the oven, and place a baking stone, if you have one, on the rack. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Use a small brush to evenly paint egg wash on the edge of the crust. Cut a square of parchment paper and use it to line the crust. Fill with pie weights (or dried beans) up to the top edge. Place the plate on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven, placing it directly on the baking stone if using. Bake crust until the outer edge is just starting to turn golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and pie weights, and continue to bake until the base appears set, 2 to 4 minutes more. If the dough puffs up anywhere, you can puncture it with a fork. Cool the crust completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Make the filling: Whisk the granulated sugar and flour in a medium bowl to combine. Add the brown sugar and whisk to combine, breaking up clumps with the whisk or your fingers. Add the ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and salt and whisk to combine.
- Add the milk, cream and vanilla and whisk well to combine. Transfer the pie plate to the prepared baking sheet. Pour the custard into the crust.
- Transfer the baking sheet back to the oven, placing it directly on the baking stone if using. Bake until the crust is evenly golden brown and the custard appears set around the outer edge, 43 to 48 minutes; the center of the pie may still be jiggly, like pumpkin pie or cheesecake, but it will firm up as it cools. Let pie cool completely at room temperature on a rack.
- Make the topping: Use a food processor to grind the freeze-dried mango into a fine powder, or seal it in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Transfer to a small bowl, and whisk in 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar. Wipe out the food processor or use another plastic bag and repeat with the freeze-dried strawberries. Transfer to a small bowl, and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
- Place an 8 ½-by-11-inch piece of paper over the surface of the pie, leaving half of it exposed. Use a small sifter to sift the mango sugar onto the exposed surface of the pie. Carefully remove the paper, then cover the part of the pie sprinkled with mango sugar. Tap out the small sifter and use it to sift the strawberry sugar over the other side. Carefully remove the paper. If you like, brush any excess powder off the crust. (Save the remaining sugar in airtight containers for another use, such as dusting on baked goods.) It's best to apply the sugar within 2 hours of serving. The pie is best eaten the day it's made; store leftovers in the refrigerator.
TRIPLE GINGER SKILLET CAKE
This cake, at its best when warm, is full of dark molasses flavor and three kinds of ginger (fresh, ground and crystallized). It can be served with powdered sugar, whipped cream or even ice cream - a drizzle of caramel sauce is especially nice, too.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees, and lightly grease a 12-inch oven-safe skillet with unsalted butter.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the molasses, and grate the ginger using a fine grater into the mixing bowl. Mix until well combined, scraping the bowl as necessary, 1 minute more. Add the egg and mix to incorporate, about 30 seconds more.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt to combine. Add half of the flour mixture to the mixer and mix on low speed to combine. Scrape the bowl well.
- Add the milk and mix to incorporate. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the crystallized ginger by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet, and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the surface with turbinado sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Let cool for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 233 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GINGER MILK CUSTARD
This is a traditional Chinese dessert. My husband loves it. My dad passed this recipe on to me and I want to share it with you!
Provided by charcolmama
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 22m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel and grate ginger. Squeeze grated ginger pieces to release juice; measure 2 teaspoons ginger juice and transfer to a bowl.
- Place milk in a saucepan; heat until temperature reaches 160 degrees F to 170 degrees F (71 degrees C to 77 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved; pour into the bowl with ginger juice. Stir mixture immediately and cover with a small plate. Cover the covered bowl with a clean towel; let sit for at least 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN PIE
Rich and creamy.
Provided by Joyce
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and sugar until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread into bottom of crust.
- Pour 1 cup of milk into large bowl, and thoroughly mix in pudding mix, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. When thickened, spread over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate 4 hours, or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 36.5 g
GINGER CUSTARD
This soothing custard is sparked by the bite of fresh and crystallized ginger. Adapted from the New Basics Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the half and half in a heavy saucepan over medium low heat just to the boiling point. Add fresh ginger slices and remove from the heat. Cover the pan and set aside for about 30 minutes.
- Divide 1/2 cup of the crystallized ginger among eight 1/2 cup ramekins, just covering the bottoms.
- Preheat oven to 300*F.
- Whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and ground ginger together in a large bowl.
- Heat the half and half just to a boil again. Slowly strain it into the egg mixture(discard the fresh ginger); combine thoroughly. Next, whisk the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard just coats the back of the spoon. Be careful not to allow the mixture to actually boil.
- Divide the custard among the ginger lined ramekins, and set them in a baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it reaches two thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekins. Place the dish in the oven, and bake until a knife inserted in the center on one of the custards comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Serve the custard warm or chilled,with a dab of whipped cream on top, sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup crystallized. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 191.3, Sodium 73.9, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 6
GINGER CUSTARD
Categories Dairy Egg Ginger Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Chill Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
- Bring sugar, ginger, and water to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add milk, then return just to a boil and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
- Whisk together whole eggs, yolks, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then gently whisk in hot milk mixture. Pour through a sieve into another bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. Divide custard among ramekins and cover each tightly with foil.
- Bake in a water bath until set around edges but with centers still wobbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer ramekins to a rack and cool, uncovered, to room temperature, about 45 minutes, then chill, uncovered, 2 hours.
SILKY GINGERBREAD PIE
With a filling that's silky-smooth, this pie lets you enjoy classic gingerbread flavors in a whole new way.
Provided by SandyG
Categories Custard and Cream Pies
Time 3h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and prick bottom and sides with a fork.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl.
- Whisk brown sugar, white sugar, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and allspice together in a saucepan; gradually whisk in half-and-half and molasses until smooth. Whisk egg yolks into molasses mixture.
- Cook molasses mixture, whisking constantly, over medium heat until large bubbles appear on surface, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute more. Remove saucepan from heat and pour filling through sieve. Whisk butter into filling until smooth.
- Pour filling into pie crust, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on surface of filling, and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
- Lightly beat cream in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Top each pie slice with a heaping tablespoon of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 101.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your custard pie a brighter, more vibrant taste.
- Grate the ginger finely: This will help the ginger flavor to infuse the custard more evenly.
- Use full-fat milk and cream: This will give your custard pie a richer, more decadent flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the custard: The custard should be set but still slightly wobbly in the center. If you overcook it, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Let the custard pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the pie to set properly.
Conclusion:
Two-tone ginger custard pie is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy custard filling, zesty ginger flavor, and beautiful two-tone appearance, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this two-tone ginger custard pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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