Description
A creamy dessert that transforms traditional eggnog into a delightful pudding, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups eggnog
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (or more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Grated whole nutmeg, for garnish
- Sugared cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the eggnog and heavy cream in a glass measuring cup and set aside.
- Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ground nutmeg in a medium saucepan until well combined.
- Add the egg yolks to the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually pour the eggnog and cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil, about 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to boil for an additional 30 seconds before removing it from the heat.
- Stir in the rum extract and butter, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Pass the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to ensure a silky texture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the pudding’s surface, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, and sugared cranberries before serving.
Notes
Serve in individual bowls for an elegant presentation. This pudding is best made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: eggnog, pudding, holiday dessert, creamy dessert, festive treat