Chai Bread Pudding with Frothy Ginger Creme

Name: Chai Bread Pudding with Frothy Ginger Creme
Ingredients: Frothy Ginger Creme; 1 cup whole milk; 1 slice fresh ginger; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons sugar; Chai Bread Pudding; 2 cups 2% milk; 6 cardamom pods; 10 peppercorns; 2 whole cloves; 1 tea bag (black tea...I used Earl Grey as that is all my friend had on hand); 12 slices sweet french bread, crusts removed (it was a wide loaf, not a slim baguette); 3-4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar