Description
Christmas Eggnog Crème Brûlée is a delightful holiday dessert that combines creamy custard with the warm spices of eggnog, creating a festive treat perfect for any gathering. Topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust, this indulgent dish offers a luxurious finish to your seasonal meals, making each spoonful feel like a cozy embrace on chilly winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour evenly into four ramekins and place them in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar over each crème brûlée and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg