Description
Eggnog Creme Brulee is a luxurious holiday dessert that captures the essence of festive flavors in every spoonful. This enchanting custard, infused with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, is topped with a caramelized sugar crust that delights your senses. Ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings, this dish transforms any occasion into a celebration of indulgence. With its creamy texture and a touch of nostalgia, Eggnog Creme Brulee is sure to impress your friends and family throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and vanilla extract until steaming.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until pale.
- Gradually pour hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking to prevent curdling. Strain through a sieve.
- Pour custard into ramekins placed in a baking dish; fill with hot water halfway up the sides of ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until just set but still jiggly. Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle remaining sugar on top and caramelize using a torch or broiler until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For added depth, consider using freshly grated nutmeg. Swap traditional eggnog with spiced versions for an extra kick. Top with toasted nuts for crunch.