Name: Ginger Cream
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons minced peeled ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup chilled whipping cream

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Ginger CreamScott Peterson

This recipe is an accompaniment for Pear and Fig Strudels with Ginger Cream.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoons minced peeled ginger

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup chilled whipping cream

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup water, ginger, and sugar in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Using electric mixer, beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold in ginger mixture. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)