Holiday Eggnog Custard
Here’s a light, but satisfying, dessert I have always looked forward to making for the holiday season (when the stores finally carry eggnog)! I always found it to be a wonderful alternative to ice cream, as custard tends to go better with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa after dinner, or when mingling by the fire. Try it anytime this holiday season, for a unique seasonal twist on a classic dessert experience!
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
4 cups premium eggnog
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp vanilla
3 tsps gelatin powder
½ tsp salt
Yields 4-6 servings
- Separate 6 large eggs, placing yolks in a large bowl. Set egg whites aside. Add salt to the egg yolks, and mix until fully combined.
- Combine eggnog, brown sugar, vanilla and gelatin powder in a medium saucepan. Stir mixture over low heat until fully combined. Then remove from heat, and let cool for several minutes.
- Gently add egg yolk mixture, and stir over low heat until the mixture is thick enough to coat the spoon.
- Pour eggnog mixture into bowls or cups, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Top with garnish of your choice (Suggested garnishes: cinnamon, dried cranberries, Maraschino cherries, crushed candy cane pieces, toasted coconut, chocolate shavings, caramel topping, whipped cream or topping).
- Enjoy!
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