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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you like the zing of ginger and the creamy smooth texture of pudding, this simple dessert is perfect for you! Best of all, it's low-cal and low-fat, so you can eat as much as you like! Ingredients:
3 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided |
1/3 cup finley chopped crystallized ginger |
2/3 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 dash salt |
3 large egg yolks |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 1/2 cups milk and the ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, but DO NOT BOIL!
2. Remove milk and ginger from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Combine 1/2 cup milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
4. Gradually stir 1/4 of milk mixture into the egg mixture. Add this into the remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mixture should be thick and creamy.
6. Remove mixture from heat. Stir in butter, lemon rind, vanilla, and spices.
7. Pour into a bowl or individual dessert glasses. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap to avoid forming a skin.
8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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