Eggnog gets better when you turn it into pudding. Silky, warm spices settle under each spoonful. I whip this up when I crave cozy dessert without crowning complexity. One evening, I served it after a long day – guests asked for seconds before anyone remembered to grab dessert plates.

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 4 generous cups

Ingredients

Nothing weird. Just what brings that creamy, nostalgic hit.

• 2¼ cups eggnog
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks
• Optional: freshly grated nutmeg or a whipped dollop

Instructions

Preparation

Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan with calm patience. That dry mix needs a uniform rhythm.

Slowly pour in eggnog while whisking. Drop in yolks and stir until the blend looks velvety – no lumps allowed.

Cooking

Turn up the heat to medium. Stir the mixture constantly. It starts to thicken around 5–8 minutes. You’ll know when spoons carry it without dripping – pudding magic.

Pull from heat, spoon into bowls. Press cling wrap onto the surface to stop any skin forming. Chill for at least three hours. It pays off later.

Serving

Let it sit for a few minutes before diving in. That cold, straight-from-the-fridge chill? Not its best look.

I usually top it with:

• A sprinkle of nutmeg
• A spoon of whipped cream
• A dusting of crushed ginger snap for crunch

Nutritional Value Per One Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 250
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 180mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 30g
Protein: 5g

Tips and Variations

This isn’t a one-way street – feel free to take detours.

• Make it vegan eggnog pudding by swapping yolks with plant-based thickener and using dairy-free eggnog
• Stir in a splash of rum or bourbon for grown-up nostalgia
• Skip the wrap; chill uncovered for softer texture

I’ve had this at parties, posted it on fridges, let it hold me over when I didn’t feel like baking.

Conclusion

That pudding tastes like comfort cellophane – transparent, warm, reliable, and soft. It requires no ornate tools, just patience and a whisk. When you serve it, people slow down. And that’s exactly the kind of dessert that stays with you.

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