Ginger Syllabub

Name: Ginger Syllabub
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 tblsp Medium Dry Sherry; 3 tblsp Brown Sugar; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1 pinch Ground Ginger; 0.5 of Lemon Juice; 0.5 pint Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 pieces Crystallized Ginger

A light, spoonable dessert with lush whipped cream laced with warm ginger and nutmeg, brightened by a splash of lemon and a touch of dry sherry. It looks airy and pale, finished with crystallized ginger crumbs and a dusting of nutmeg for texture and aroma. Worth making for an elegant, low-alcohol after-dinner treat that balances sweet creaminess with spicy ginger warmth.

Ingredients

2 tblsp Medium Dry Sherry
3 tblsp Brown Sugar
1 pinch Nutmeg
1 pinch Ground Ginger
0.5 of Lemon Juice
0.5 pint Heavy Whipping Cream
2 pieces Crystallized Ginger

Instructions

Combine the medium dry sherry, brown sugar, nutmeg, ground ginger, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients together. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until it reaches a stiff consistency.
Gently fold the minced crystallized ginger into the whipped cream.
Chill the mixture thoroughly.
Just before serving, divide the syllabub into four serving bowls.
Garnish each serving with crumbs of crystallized ginger and a shake of nutmeg.

Glass Any Glass

Prep time 45 min

Difficulty easy

Garnish crumbs of crystallized ginger, shake of nutmeg