Description
Discover the rich and creamy Homemade Eggnog Pudding, a festive and easy dessert that captures the classic eggnog flavor with a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, this pudding combines warmth, comfort, and tradition in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 2 cups eggnog (store-bought or homemade, non-alcoholic or spiked as desired)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk or cream (or dairy-free substitute like coconut or almond milk)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients precisely to ensure smooth cooking and successful tempering of egg yolks.
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, creating the base for a silky pudding texture.
- Heat the Eggnog and Spices: Pour the eggnog into a saucepan and gently warm over medium heat. Stir in nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to infuse warm holiday spice flavors.
- Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly add a small amount of the warm eggnog mixture to the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This step prevents the yolks from scrambling by gradually raising their temperature.
- Cook Until Thickened: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, add cornstarch dissolved in milk or cream, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the pudding to individual bowls or a large dish, cover, and chill for at least two hours to set and deepen the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality eggnog for best flavor and creaminess.
- Stir constantly during cooking to prevent lumps and scorching.
- Allow sufficient chilling time to improve texture and flavor.
- The pudding should be thick enough to hold its shape yet remain silky smooth.
- Adjust nutmeg and cinnamon amounts to suit your preferred spice balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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