Description
Indulge in the festive delight of homemade eggnog pudding, a creamy treat that encapsulates the warmth of holiday gatherings. With rich flavors of nutmeg and vanilla, this velvety dessert is perfect for cozy winter evenings or festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it will surely bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Stir occasionally.
- Whisk in granulated sugar and nutmeg until dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until pale and fluffy. Gradually add hot milk mixture to yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
- Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring continuously until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and cornstarch mixture.
- Transfer pudding into serving dishes; cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent skin formation. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg