Description
A delightful festive eggnog dessert featuring a gingerbread crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add melted butter and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggnog, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the eggnog mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought gingerbread mix for convenience.
- Can substitute eggnog with non-dairy alternatives for a vegan option.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Festive Eggnog Dessert, Gingerbread Crust, Holiday Dessert