Ginger Chocolate Temptation

Name: Ginger Chocolate Temptation
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 vanilla bean; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger, divided; Heavy whipping cream, whipped, optional

Chocolate-covered candied ginger is one of my favorite treats, so I knew this recipe was for me! Every bite of this cool, creamy custard is rich, smooth and decadent.—Elise Lalor, Issaquah, Washington

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 vanilla bean
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger, divided
Heavy whipping cream, whipped, optional

Directions

Place cream in a small heavy saucepan. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into cream. Add bean. Bring cream mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Discard vanilla bean.
Stir in chocolate until melted. Stir 1/2 cup chocolate mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons ginger.
Pour into 12 demitasse or espresso cups. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with remaining ginger and whipped cream if desired.