INGREDIENTS
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Serves 8
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For the ginger crème anglaise
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1-1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
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1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
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4 large egg yolks
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For the ramekins
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2 to 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
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3 to 4 Tbs. granulated sugar
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For the caramel pastry cream
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream, heated
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4 large egg yolks
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1 cups whole milk
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3 Tbs. cornstarch
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1/4 tsp. table salt
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1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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For the meringue
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8 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
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1 oz. (1/4 cup) confectioners’ sugar; more for dusting