Description
Eggnog Crème Brûlée is a festive dessert that combines the rich flavors of traditional eggnog with the creamy texture of classic crème brûlée, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup eggnog
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, eggnog, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup.
- Divide the mixture among ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each custard and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.
Notes
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, you can increase the amount of eggnog used.
- Make sure to let the custards cool completely before refrigerating.
- Use a kitchen torch for best results when caramelizing the sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Eggnog, Crème Brûlée, Holiday Dessert, Festive Treat