Name: Ginger Cardamom Oeufs à la Neige
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 4 (dessert) servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup roasted shelled pistachios, chopped

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Ginger Cardamom Oeufs à la NeigeRomulo Yanes

Inspired by a dessert served at Le Bistro Paul Bert, in Paris, we used Indian spices to restyle this elegant classic custard. It takes its French name ("eggs in the snow") from the lightly poached dollops of meringue that top it.

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