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Is there any beverage more “holiday” than eggnog? I didn’t think so. Take that, Pumpkin Spiced Lattes! To be honest, I don’t actually drink eggnog too much. I do, however, enjoy the occasional scoop of eggnog ice cream around this time of year.
That was the inspiration for this creme brulee. I wanted to capture the essence of this traditional holiday beverage in a dessert. My first attempt used the ingredients to make an actual eggnog, but the finished product didn’t taste enough like eggnog for me. I managed to solve this by substituting half of the cream with actual eggnog. This brought out the taste of eggnog in the dish, without ruining the delicate texture of a classic creme brulee. (more…)
