Homemade Eggnog Pudding Recipe
This decadent Homemade Eggnog Pudding combines the rich, creamy flavors of traditional eggnog with a smooth, velvety pudding texture. Enhanced with warm spices, rum extract, and topped with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, and sugared cranberries, this festive dessert is perfect for holiday celebrations or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 2 and 1/2 cups Eggnog
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Grated whole nutmeg, for garnish
- Sugared cranberries (recipe below or store-bought)
Instructions
- Combine eggnog and cream: In a glass measuring cup, mix the eggnog and heavy whipping cream together and set aside for later use.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Add egg yolks: Whisk in the four large egg yolks with the dry ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine liquids: Gradually pour the eggnog and cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling and to ensure a smooth batter.
- Cook pudding: Place the saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Continuously stir the mixture as it heats until it thickens and starts to boil, about 8-10 minutes. The pudding should coat the back of a spoon. Allow it to boil gently for an additional 30 seconds to fully activate the thickening.
- Add flavor and strain: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the rum extract and pieces of unsalted butter until melted and the pudding is smooth. Pour the pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps or cooked bits.
- Chill pudding: Cover the pudding surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to set completely and develop its flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the chilled pudding into serving dishes and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, grated whole nutmeg, and sugared cranberries to add festive color and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to whisk constantly during cooking to avoid lumps and prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Chilling overnight improves the pudding’s texture and flavor depth.
- Sugared cranberries can be made by coating fresh cranberries in sugar or purchased pre-made for convenience.
- Use whole eggnog for the creamiest and richest pudding.
- For an alcohol-free version, omit the rum extract or substitute with vanilla extract.
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