Best Eggnog Custard
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Craving something comforting and creamy this season? This easy Eggnog Custard is an irresistible holiday treat that’s sure to satisfy. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, eggnog custard is a decadent dessert that is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
This recipe is perfect for your next holiday gathering by using just two key ingredients – Kemp’s Famous Golden Eggnog and egg yolks! Since we’re in the holiday mood, you’ll also love this Easy Apple Bread Pudding, another Kemps recipe!
What We Love About This Best Eggnog Custard!
Not only is this eggnog custard rich and creamy, but it’s incredibly easy to make. 10 minutes of prep time and let them bake into delicious creamy custards! We’ve added some inviting options to add some rum or vanilla extract, and if you want to make the holidays even merrier, consider spiking your custard with some spiced rum, dark rum or brandy.
We even have an easy option to make it a creme brulee eggnog custard, because why not?
Eggnog custard has delighted mouths since the 1700s and continues to be a favorite holiday treat around the world. Rich, smooth and heavenly, this classic eggnog dessert can put a smile on anyone’s face, especially Kemps eggnog!
So, whether you’re looking to wow guests at a holiday party or simply treat yourself to a delicious indulgence, this recipe is all you need to whip up a batch of custard that everyone will love. It’s the perfect way to bring traditional holiday flavors to your next gathering.
About Kemps
Kemps has been providing families with delicious, fresh dairy since 1910, and their products come from family farmers right in the community ranging from organic milk, to ice cream, frozen yogurt, cottage cheese, seasonal eggnog and so much more! They are still living by the same values and delivering the same high quality dairy products as William Kemps did when we were founded, back in 1914. That’s pretty exceptional!
You can find Kemps products throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and parts of Illinois and Indiana! Get on board for all your dairy wants and needs for the holidays, and let’s make some of the best and easiest eggnog custard recipe ever!
Ingredients You Need
Eggnog Custard Recipe
- 2 cups Kemps Golden Eggnog
- 4 egg yolks
- Optional, 1 teaspoon rum extract
or pure vanilla extract - Optional, 2-3 tablespoons spiced rum, bourbon, dark rum or brandy
or pure 
Creme Brulee Option for Eggnog Custard Recipe
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar, for caramelized sugar topping
or brown sugar, for caramelized sugar topping
How to Make Easy 2 Ingredient Eggnog Custard with Options
How to Make Eggnog Custard Recipe
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place 4 ramekins or custard cups into a shallow baking dish with hot water on standby to fill the dish with hot water to half-way up the sides of the ramekins.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat eggnog over medium heat until hot enough to scald the milk, without boiling, stir or whisk frequently. Small bubbles will appear just along the edge of the pan. Remove hot milk mixture from heat.
- Using a mixer, beat the egg yolks in a large bowl well, add sugar if you want eggnog custard sweeter and mix in.
- Once the eggnog is heated, gradually add it to the egg mixture while mixing on slow speed until combined.
- If you do have cooked eggs in your mixture, pour strained mixture into a pourable container and pour custard into ramekins. Add rum/brandy if desired.
- Place filled ramekins in a large baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water so that it comes 1/2 of the way up the sides of the ramekins, you can also place the ramekins in the baking dish and add the water as well. Be careful not to get any water in the custard!
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still a little jiggly, as it will set as it cools. Baking times will depend on how deep the custard is in the ramekins. (Smaller ramekins for shorter baking time and deeper custard for longer baking time). The top will appear set but underneath it will still jiggle. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight up to 3 days.
- To serve, sprinkle some freshly grated nutmeg on top if desired or garnish with fresh fruits, whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
- If you want creme brulee, see below.
How to Get Caramelized Sugar for Creme Brulee Eggnog Custard Option
- Sprinkle each custard with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and torch or broil just until caramelized. Serve immediately or chill to serve later.
- Garnish with fresh fruits, whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
Baking Tips for Homemade Eggnog Custard Recipe
- If you do have cooked eggs in your mixture, pour mixture through a strainer and then pour custard into ramekins. This will happen if you don’t temper your eggs and eggnog together when you start mixing them together. It’s best to add a little at a time, mixing it while you add the hot eggnog to the eggs.
- Do not skip the water bath! Just fill the pan with hot water once you’ve placed your ramekins into your baking pan about a 1/2 inch to an inch high.
- Baking time will vary depending on the shape and depth of your baking dish. When in doubt, bake a little longer until the edges are completely set. My oven bakes these perfectly at 50 minutes!
Storing Eggnog Custard
Once the eggnog custard is baked, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight up to 3 days. Even eat it warm after it’s set up after coming out of the oven! I won’t tell!
How to Serve Eggnog Custard
Add some nutmeg – Sprinkle on top right before serving as the fragrance of the spice is more enjoyable as a garnish and doesn’t overpower the delicate flavor of the eggnog. Plus, it makes the dish look super impressive! Add a little cinnamon or cloves for some extra holiday spice while you make the eggnog mixture if you wish.
Other Options: You can also serve these with some fresh fruit like raspberries or some dreamy whipped cream!
‘Tis the holiday season to make happy holiday memories with friends and family! Feast on this rich eggnog custard made from Kemp’s Famous Golden Eggnog & egg yolks. You’ll love the creamy taste and rich flavor, appealing texture, and 10 minutes of prep for this easy eggnog custard recipe!
Pick up some Kemps milk and/or eggnog on your next trip to the grocery store today! Share on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!
More Eggnog Recipes?
- Easy Eggnog Cheesecake
- Glazed Eggnog Cookies
- Holiday Eggnog Quick Bread
- Christmas Eggnog Cranberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce
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Easy Eggnog Custard- 2 Ingredients
Ingredients
Eggnog Custard Recipe
- 2 cups Kemp’s Golden Eggnog
- 4 large egg yolks
- Optional 1 teaspoon rum extract or vanilla extract
- Optional 2-3 tablespoons spiced rum, dark rum or brandy
Creme Brulee Option
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for caramelized sugar topping
Instructions
How to Make Eggnog Custard
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place 4 ramekins or custard cups into a shallow baking dish with hot water on standby to fill the dish with hot water to half-way up the sides of the ramekins.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat eggnog over medium heat until hot enough to scald the milk, without boiling, stir or whisk frequently. Small bubbles will appear just along the edge of the pan. Remove hot milk mixture from heat.
- Using a mixer, beat the egg yolks in a large bowl well, add sugar if you want eggnog custard sweeter and mix in.
- Once the eggnog is heated, gradually add it to the egg yolks while mixing on slow speed until combined.
- Pour strained mixture into a pourable container and pour custard into ramekins. Add rum/brandy if desired.
- Place filled ramekins in a large baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water so that it comes 1/2 of the way up the sides of the ramekins, you can also place the ramekins in the baking dish and add the water as well. Be careful not to get any water in the custard!
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still a little jiggly, as it will set as it cools. Baking times will depend on how deep the custard is in the ramekins. (Smaller ramekins for shorter baking time and deeper custard for longer baking time). The top will appear set but underneath it will still jiggle. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight up to 3 days.
- To serve, sprinkle some freshly grated nutmeg on top if desired or garnish with fresh fruits, whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
- If you want creme brulee, see below.
How to Get Caramelized Sugar for Creme Brulee Eggnog Custard Option
- Sprinkle each custard with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and torch or broil just until caramelized. Serve immediately or chill to serve later.
- Garnish with fresh fruits, whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
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