EGGNOG CREME BRULEE

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Eggnog, nutmeg and rum give the velvety texture of this brulee its holiday appeal. The caramelize brown sugar crust just add the final yum factor to this creation.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups eggnog
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 egg yolks
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons spiced rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine eggnog, cream, egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in rum, vanilla and nutmeg., Transfer to ten 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining sugar. If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle custards with sugar mixture. Heat sugar with the torch until caramelized. Serve immediately., If broiling the custards, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Broil 8 in. from the heat 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 259mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.