Description
A refined twist on comfort, this Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding brings velvet-rich eggnog into a gently spiced rice custard, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup arborio or short-grain rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog (well mixed), chilled
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 small orange (optional), finely grated
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and whole milk. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes, until the rice is tender and the milk thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla until pale. Slowly ladle 1/2 cup of the hot rice mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the pot and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes over very low heat until the pudding thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chilled eggnog, butter, and grated nutmeg until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the toasted nuts and orange zest if using. Optionally, press the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve for a silkier finish.
- Let the pudding sit off the heat for 10-15 minutes to thicken before serving warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute one cup of milk with low-fat milk or a barista oat milk. Temper egg yolks slowly and keep heat low to maintain a smooth custard.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg