Description
Christmas Eggnog Crème Brûlée is a festive delight that transforms the classic French dessert into a holiday masterpiece. This creamy custard is infused with seasonal flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Each spoonful brings warmth and joy, making it the ideal indulgence for cozy gatherings. Impress your guests with this elegant treat that beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange six ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon; heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir half of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Then mix in the remaining cream.
- Strain this mixture into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full. Pour hot water into the baking dish around them and bake for 30-35 minutes until just set but still wobbly in the center.
- Cool before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight. Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 275mg