Description
A delightful fusion of creamy vanilla custard and rich eggnog, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g Whipping Cream or Heavy Cream
- 200 g Eggnog
- 3 Large Egg Yolks
- 60 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 40 g Granulated Sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 4 ramekins onto a baking tray that is at least 1 inch deep. Set aside and boil a kettle of water for later.
- Heat the Cream and Eggnog: In a small saucepan, combine the whipping cream and eggnog over low-medium heat. Stir gently until it reaches a simmer.
- Whisk the Yolks and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Combine Carefully: Very slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Pour into Ramekins: Carefully pour the mixture into your ramekins until they are almost full.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the baking tray in the oven and fill it halfway with the hot water.
- Bake: Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool Down: Remove the tray from the oven, pour out some of the water, and let the custards cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bring to Room Temp: Let the ramekins sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Caramelize the Sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen blowtorch.
Notes
For a smoother consistency, strain the custard mix before pouring it into ramekins. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: eggnog, dessert, crème brûlée, holiday dessert, festive recipe
