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Eggnog Pudding

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This rich Eggnog Pudding is delicious and creamy and is so easy to make. Cuddle up with a holiday movie and bowl of this pudding for a wonderful evening.

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This rich Eggnog Pudding is delicious and creamy and is so easy to make.  Cuddle up with a holiday movie and bowl of this pudding for a wonderful evening.

Disclaimer: This Post is in partnership with Lagostina.

Eggnog Pudding

I’m a sucker for holiday movies! I watch way too many of them, but one of my favorites is The Santa Clause with Tim Allen. The scene where they end up out to eat on Christmas Eve and all Scott Calvin wants is a glass of eggnog and his son wants some chocolate milk…but they seem to be out of everything makes me laugh and cry every year.

This rich Eggnog Pudding is delicious and creamy and is so easy to make.  Cuddle up with a holiday movie and bowl of this pudding for a wonderful evening.

I recently had the chance to try out my first set of stainless-steel pots and pans. I’ve only ever used non-stick, but I have to say I’m in love! I don’t know what took me so long to give them a try. The pans from Lagostina are amazing. I showed them off to a few friends who use stainless-steel and they agreed that this is a quality set of pans. The Lagostina Opera set has elegant contours, heat-resistant side and lid handles. They are made with durable, high-quality construction including a 3-layer LagoFusion base. It has a thick, encapsulated layer of aluminum for fast, even heat distribution which is super important to me.

What I really love is that it is oven- and broiler-safe up to 500° F; it’s safe for all stovetops, including induction and the biggest win is that it’s dishwasher-safe.

This rich Eggnog Pudding is delicious and creamy and is so easy to make.  Cuddle up with a holiday movie and bowl of this pudding for a wonderful evening.

Tips for Making Homemade Pudding

If it’s not as smooth as you’d like, strain it! Heck, strain it anyway…just to make sure there are not little cornstarch lumps.

To store, place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.

Make sure to follow instructions and let it cook down/thicken enough on the stove…don’t try to skimp on cooking time.

It’s naturally gluten-free. And it’s easy to make it dairy-free too!

Try my Dark Chocolate Orange Pudding…YUM!

Tips for Using Stainless-Steel Pans

DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays. They tend to leave a film on the pans that’s hard to clean off.

Cook with less oil…just a teaspoon or so will do. Use just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.

Make sure the pans & pots are properly heated before cooking in them. It may take up to 5-10 minutes to heat them, depending on your stove.

Use Bar Keeper’s Friend (a baking soda type of cleaning agent) and non scratch sponge pad for cleaning stubborn messes and stains.

Everything can be done in stainless-steel cookware, but it takes practice.

Don’t get frustrated when trying to brown ground beef, cook chicken pieces, etc….they will stick. However, at the right temperature, proteins release when they are “ready” to be turned. Basically, don’t mess with your food and actually let it cook.

Wanna try cooking in your own stainless-steel Lagostina pan? I’m giving away one Lagostina Opera Saucepan with a Lid. WOOHOO! Merry Christmas Y’all! {Scroll past the recipe to enter}

Eggnog Pudding

Eggnog Pudding

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This easy pudding recipe makes the perfect holiday dessert. Tastes just like creamy eggnog!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Eggnog
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • whipped cream, cinnamon sticks (opt)

Instructions

  1. Combine cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium-sized saucepan over medium low heat. Slowly whisk in the eggnog, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to fully incorporate the dry ingredients. Stir occasionally, scraping the bottom and sides. Use a whisk to work out any lumps if they begin to form.
  2. After 15 to 20 minutes, the mixture is ready when it begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon. If your pudding is a bit lumpy, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a serving bowl or into a large measuring cup with a spout (and then pour into individual serving dishes).
  3. Cover with plastic wrap. To prevent pudding skin, place plastic wrap on top of the pudding and smooth it gently on the the surface before refrigerating. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 69mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 10g Protein: 6g
© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: desserts

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This rich Eggnog Pudding is delicious and creamy and is so easy to make.  Cuddle up with a holiday movie and bowl of this pudding for a wonderful evening.

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Comments

  3. jberry says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I’m so over all the hype of the latest cookware fads. I have a set of nonstick I’ve babied for 10 years. I’m so ready to go old school with steel.

    Reply

  7. Rebecca W says

    December 23, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    I really love eggnog, and this pudding looks really delicious! Your recipe is definitely one that is worth trying!

    Reply

  8. Lilith says

    December 23, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    I love eggnog but don’t have it very often and have never actually made it myself. The eggnog pudding recipe sounds really good, so I may just have to try making it this winter.

    Reply

  13. sylvia says

    December 23, 2017 at 6:23 am

    I’ve never used a stainless pan (most of the pans i’ve ever had are teflon coated), but the eggnog pudding looks fantastic. my kids love eggnog and I would not have thought about using it to make pudding.

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  17. Annette says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    I love Eggnog and I love pudding/custard, so this is a perfect combination.

    Cooking on stainless is my favorite. I try to deglaze with water right after I’ve removed the food. Then I pour it out into the sink and wipe with a paper towel. That way there’s less soaking/scrubbing when doing the dishes.

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  20. Carly S says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Thanks for this awesome recipe. I would definitely be interested to try stainless steel cookware. Like you, I’m used to cooking with non-stick pans.

    Reply

  25. Carrie G says

    December 22, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    It’s the time of year that my husband becomes obsessed with everything eggnog so I will definitely be making this

    Reply

  26. Kayte CookWatts says

    December 22, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    We drink so much eggnog I am embarrassed to go to just one store to buy it. haha My sister in law makes a great homemade version, but we’ve found a local brand that comes in glass jars that is a very close second.

    Reply

  28. kathy eyre says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    I had no idea that you should not use Pam or the likes on stainless steel. I know I get a sticky yellow substance, but I didn’t know that was why, thanks!!

    Reply

  35. Tim says

    December 22, 2017 at 8:29 am

    I used to only buy the black coated “non-stick” pans, but after having the black flakes consistently appear in my food, now I am exclusively stainless.

    Reply

  36. Geena O'Banion says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I use a stainless steel pan almost daily…..I love it. The heat is more evenly dispersed and I don’t need to worry about the pan surviving. It’s a blessing…..thank you for this giveaway. Your pan offering is just GREAT….

    Reply

  37. Cindy Peterson says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:42 am

    My husband would love your eggnog pudding. I have not thought of turning one of his favorite drinks into pudding.

    Reply

  39. Elizabeth says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:39 am

    I really like the weight of these pans, it helps with more even cooking throughout the surface. Also that recipe looks amazing!

    Reply

  40. Gina says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:33 am

    I love this variation of egg nog – very nice for a holiday dessert! I generally use cast iron pans, but have always wanted to try stainless steel. This looks like a really amazing piece.
    Merry Christmas!

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  41. Anne S says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:30 am

    I really love that pan. I think it is heavy enough to cook things very evenly and well and I don’t trust those flimsy nonstick options any longer!

    Reply

  50. Bobbie Smith says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Your recipe for the Eggnog Pudding sounds so good, and very easy to make! Will have to try this out for this coming Holiday! I love to cook, and so you know that means I love trying new recipes.

    Reply

  56. Nancy Babyak says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Would love to see a version with egg nog from scratch. It is very difficult to find nog without carrageenan in our area.

    Reply

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