Maharajah's Ginger Ice Cream

Ingredients

 * 2 c whipping cream
 * 1 c Half and half
 * 1/2 c Sugar
 * 5 lg egg yolks
 * 1/3 c Minced drained stem ginger -- in syrup
 * 2 tb Syrup from stem ginger
 * 2 tb vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) mint sprigs Combine cream half and half Sugar and salt in heavy medium saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to simmer stirring until Sugar dissolves about 8 minutes.
 * 3) Whisk yolks in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk cream mixture into yolks.
 * 4) Return to saucepan.
 * 5) Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across about 4 minutes; do not boil.
 * 6) Strain custard into large bowl.
 * 7) Cool to room temperature.
 * 8) Stir stem ginger syrup and vanilla into custard.
 * 9) Cover and refrigerate until well chilled or overnight.
 * 10) Process custard mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
 * 11) Freeze in covered container.
 * 12) Scoop ice cream into bowls.
 * 13) Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.