2 tbsp medium dry sherry
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
juice of 1/2 lemons
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
2 - 3 pieces minced, crystallized ginger

1. Put the sherry, sugar, spices, and lemon juice into a large mixing bowl, and stir until well-blended. Leave to soak for at least half an hour.

2. Beat the cream until it is stiff. Fold in the chopped ginger. Chill thoroughly.

3. Before serving, divide into four serving bowls and top with crumbs of crystallized ginger and a shake of nutmeg.