Homemade Eggnog Pudding is a classic holiday dessert without much work. You can enjoy all the flavors of eggnog in this rich and creamy pudding.
This easy Eggnog Pudding Recipe is the epitome of the holiday season. From the creamy texture to the rich flavor, it is a delicious Christmas dessert. If you drink eggnog and enjoy the unique flavor, try one of these Eggnog Desserts.
We love making pudding, from Homemade Vanilla Pudding to Peanut Butter Pudding and Chocolate Pudding, homemade pudding is one of our favorites.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Homemade is so much better. The flavor is so rich and delicious. It’s much better than store bought.
- Minimum Ingredients. The recipe calls for only a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar
- eggnog
- egg yolks
- heavy whipping cream
- Confectioners’ sugar
Jump to recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete instructions and ingredient list.
Variations
- Sugared Cranberries. Top each serving with sugared cranberries.
Step by step instructions
Step 1. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-sized pot. With a whisk, stir in the eggnog and egg yolks until combined.
Step 2. Make sure the stove is set to medium heat and continue to whisk constantly until pudding is thickened. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 3. Remove from the pan from the heat. Then add the heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar.
Step 4. Pour pudding into a medium bowl, and place plastic wrap on top, touching the top of the pudding. Let set in the fridge about 3 hours.
Step 5. It should be thick and creamy now. Just divide the pudding among four small glasses.
Step 6. Top with Whipped Topping and garnish with optional ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg. I like to use fresh Whipped Cream.
Pro Tips
- Double the recipe. If you need to feed a crowd, this recipe is easy to double.
- Plastic Wrap on top. It is important while the pudding is setting to cover in plastic wrap. It should actually touch the pudding. This will prevent a film from developing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store inside an airtight container and place in the fridge.
It is best enjoyed within 3 days. The pudding has a tendency to separate and liquify.
Yes, you can freeze the pudding. Place inside a freezer container and freeze up to 3 months.
Allow to thaw in the fridge when ready to enjoy.
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Eggnog Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 pinch salt
- 2 1/4 cup eggnog
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Place sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-sized pot. With a whisk, stir in the eggnog and egg yolks until combined.
- Set heat to medium and whisk constantly until pudding is thickened and it coats the back of a spoon, about 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the heaving whipping cream and confectioners sugar.
- Pour pudding into a medium-sized bowl, and place plastic wrap on top, touching the top of the pudding.
- Place in the fridge to set. It will take about 3 hours.
- Divide among four small glasses, top with cream and garnish with optional ground cinnamon.
