Make the sauce
1 batch makes about 280 g — enough for 2 New York piesCombine cream and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer over low heat and cook 8–10 min until thickened slightly and garlic is sweet. Off heat, whisk in parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional thyme. Cool completely before use — sauce thickens further as it cools.
Heavy cream
200 gGarlic cloves, finely minced or confit8–10 cloves
30 gParmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
50 gFine sea salt
2 gBlack pepper
1 gFresh thyme leavesOptional
1 g