How to Make Easy Eggnog Creme Brulee - A Step-by-Step Guide

For a decadent holiday dessert that is sure to impress, look no further than this Easy Eggnog Creme Brulee recipe. Creme brulee is a classic French dessert that consists of a creamy custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar, and this festive twist on the traditional dessert incorporates the rich and creamy flavors of eggnog. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort required, this recipe is a great way to add some seasonal cheer to your dessert spread.

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Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 ramekins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk egg yolks and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in eggnog, cream, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour eggnog mixture into 4 ramekins. Place ramekins in baking dish; pour in enough boiling water to come half way up the sides of ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 hour. Cool slightly, cover ramekins with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Remove plastic wrap from ramekins. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar in a thin layer over top of each ramekin. Brown the sugar using a kitchen torch or under a broiler until golden and caramelized, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    407 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 324mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 169mg