Description
Eggnog Creme Brulee is a festive twist on the classic dessert, perfectly blending the creamy richness of traditional custard with the warm, nostalgic flavors of holiday eggnog. Each small dish features a velvety base infused with nutmeg and vanilla, topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer that shatters delightfully upon your first spoonful. This elegant treat is not only simple to make but also guaranteed to impress your guests during any winter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided: 1/4 cup for custard, 1/4 cup for topping)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp brandy or rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Arrange ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and optional alcohol until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins.
- Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool on wire racks before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle remaining sugar on each custard and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 220mg