Ginger Ice Cream

1/3 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks

Place milk and sugar in a small pan and heat slowly letting the sugar dissolve. Slowly add egg yolks stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Allow this mixture to cool and add cream and ginger.
Place in an ice cream freezer and freeze according to the manufactures instructions.