Description
Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this Creamy Homemade Eggnog Pudding Delight. This dessert envelops you in a cozy embrace, featuring a rich, velvety texture infused with nutmeg and cinnamon. Perfect for winter nights, it evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations. Easy to make and versatile enough to be served warm or chilled, this pudding will quickly become a beloved holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and half of the sugar over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together remaining sugar and eggs until light and frothy.
- Stir in nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla into the egg mixture.
- Gradually pour half of the hot milk mixture into the egg bowl while whisking constantly to temper eggs.
- Return everything to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg