Ginger-Lemongrass Crème Brûlée with Tropical Fruit Relish Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Ginger-Lemongrass Crème Brûlée with Tropical Fruit Relish Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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Ginger-Lemongrass Crème Brûlée with Tropical Fruit Relish There’s a reason why crème brûlée went from being an obscure medieval dessert served at Cambridge

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  • Chef's knife
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  • Peeler
  • Saucepan
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  • Oven
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  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 3/4 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (about a 1-inch knob)
  • 1/2 stalk lemongrass (about 1 1/2 ounces), sliced
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for brûléeing
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 small, ripe papaya, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 small, ripe pineapple, peeled and diced
  • Juice and zest of 1 orange
  • 5 fresh mint leaves, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup plum wine
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

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