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Eggnog Pudding

Creamy Eggnog Pudding: Your Festive Dessert Delight

This Eggnog Pudding captures the festive spirit with silky texture and creamy richness, making it a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 2 cups Eggnog Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Arrowroot starch is a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated is best
  • 4 large Egg Yolks For a vegan option, use egg replacer
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Can replace with vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For dairy-free, use margarine
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional topping
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg For topping
  • 1/2 cup Sugared Cranberries For a festive touch

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • glass measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a glass measuring cup, combine eggnog and heavy whipping cream. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Incorporate egg yolks into the dry mixture, whisking until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually pour in eggnog mixture while constantly whisking.
  5. Raise heat to medium and gently stir mixture until pudding thickens and begins to boil (about 8-10 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in rum extract and unsalted butter until melted.
  7. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Ladle pudding into dessert cups and garnish with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, and sugared cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This creamy eggnog pudding is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be prepared a day in advance for best flavor.

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