Eggnog Custard
Purchased eggnog is made into a smooth and creamy dessert in this holiday recipe.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1-3/4 cups purchased eggnog
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3/4 cup milk
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3 large egg yolks
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for serving
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Whisk in eggnog, milk and egg yolks over medium heat until combined well. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to boil; remove from heat. Stir in butter and nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
2.
Pour into small heatproof cups or ramekins, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3.
To serve: In a mixer bowl, beat together cream and confectioners' sugar on medium speed to soft peaks. Spoon whipped cream over custards and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutrition information
Calories 150, Total Fat 9.5 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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