Description
Eggnog Crème Brûlée is a festive twist on the traditional French dessert, blending rich custard with the warm flavors of eggnog. This luxurious treat features a velvety texture infused with nutmeg and vanilla, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that crackles delightfully. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this indulgent dessert promises to impress your guests and elevate your winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp rum or bourbon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare ramekins by placing them in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, nutmeg, and vanilla over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually pour warm cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Pour the custard into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full, and place the baking dish in the oven filled with hot water.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Once cooled, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg