Homemade Eggnog Pudding Recipe
This creamy Homemade Eggnog Pudding is a festive and comforting dessert perfect for the holiday season. Made from rich eggnog, cream, and a touch of rum extract, this pudding is thickened on the stovetop with cornstarch and egg yolks to create a luscious, velvety texture. Topped with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, and optional sugared cranberries, it brings classic holiday flavors to a delightful pudding form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Pudding:
- 2 and ½ cups Eggnog
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Grated whole nutmeg, for garnish
- Sugared cranberries (recipe not included)
Instructions
- Combine Eggnog and Cream: In a glass measuring cup, combine the eggnog and heavy cream and set aside for later use.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ground nutmeg until fully combined.
- Add Egg Yolks: Add the egg yolks to the dry mixture and whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Incorporate Eggnog Mixture: Slowly pour the eggnog and cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to avoid curdling and to blend smoothly.
- Cook Pudding: Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Stir constantly as the mixture thickens and begins to boil, about 8-10 minutes. The pudding should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Allow it to boil gently for an additional 30 seconds while stirring.
- Finish Pudding: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the rum extract and unsalted butter pieces until fully melted and the pudding is smooth.
- Strain Pudding: Pour the pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any cooked egg bits and ensure a smooth texture.
- Chill Pudding: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set and chill the pudding.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish the pudding with whipped cream, a sprinkle of grated whole nutmeg, and sugared cranberries if desired. Enjoy this festive and creamy dessert!
Notes
- To prevent lumps, whisk constantly while cooking and strain the pudding once cooked.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the pudding surface prevents an undesirable skin from forming during chilling.
- For best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Sugared cranberries add a festive touch but are optional and the recipe for them is not included here.
- You can substitute rum extract with vanilla extract if preferred.
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