As a half Polish gal, we celebrate the Wigilia which is the traditional meatless Polish Christmas Eve Supper. This is the first Christmas without my grandmother, Mary, who passed away earlier this year at the ripe old age of 102. Nothing could ever slow her down and she was one heck of a cook! I KNOW she will be looking down on my siblings and I as we make the pierogi for next Wednesdays meal...nudging us to roll the dough thinner...thinner...to meet her pierogi standards!
I can not imagine how many pierogi mt grandmother made in her lifetime, both personally and at her church where she always helped out making thousands and thousands for their annual pierogi sale. I wish today I could go and film them in the act...I don't think there was ever a person under 75 in that kitchen!
Every year since my kids have been about 4, they make a dessert to present on Christmas Eve, as a matter of fact I've gotten all the cousins into it. They come up with something...and feel excited and empowered that they contributed to our favorite night of the year! Plus we get SO many selections to choose from and nibble all evening long! Calorie are non-existent on Christmas Eve and Christmas after all!
My son Connor, who just turned 13 discovered Creme Brulee last year and boy does he love it! I however have always said I won't make it at home...that is one of the very few things I won't...Ir's our special out to dinner treat! So we compromised....he is making Eggnog Custards for Christmas Eve.
How many times do YOUR kids ask to eat cookie dough, cake batter and any other sweet treat you are whipping up? How many of us say no...no!! You can't...there are eggs in there and you will get sick!
Safest Choice Eggs are pasteurized via a warm water bath which eliminates the risk of Salmonella in your eggs before they ever even enter your kitchen! How awesome is that?? Cookie dough for everyone! Here is how they do it!
Join in the fun & deliciousness of Safest Choice Egg's Dozen Days Of Nog as they and we celebrate this holiday season! You just may be inspired by some fabulous recipes being shared there!
Connor & I did a test run of his Eggnog Custards playing off of how my grandmom made her simple custards (no stove action necessary) and joined in the deliciousness of Dozen Days of Nog! This recipe is SO simple and can be made ahead of time and cooled in your cold garage or fridge until serving time. You literally have 6 minutes of prep then into the oven they go!
You can spike this with a little bourbon if you like and turn them into Boozey Bourbon Eggnog Custards! Now were talkin'!!
This post was sponsored by Safest Choice Eggs, however the opinions expressed are all my own.
Easy Eggnog Custards
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup eggnog (your own or store-bought)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sugar
2 large Safest Choice Eggs plus additional 2 yolks
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
A couple shakes of nutmeg
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter or spray your ramekins. In your mixing bowl combine the above ingredients, beat on high for 1 minute. Pour mixture into your ramekins. Place ramekins in a deep baking pan or dish and fill it up with ¾ inch of hot water and bake for 45-55 minutes or until custards are set. Allow them to stand at room temperature to cool down and either serve a little warm, at room temperature or chill for later. I like to enjoy my custard slightly chilled.
Optional (we like it): Dust a mixture of equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg and powdered sugar over-top at serving time and enjoy!!
I hope your holidays are egg-celent!!
Nancy Piran says
I have only made a white chocolate type custard like this but I am loving your eggnog flavor! Looks great!
The Food Hunter says
Hubby will love this!
Katerina @ Diethood says
102 years... that's amazing!! She's definitely with you. Happy (soon to be ) Wigilia!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
As a 100% Polish girl... I remember my grandmother and mom and aunt making pierogi's every year! Such great memories - and great pierogi! God bless your grandmother - 102 years is a life well lived I'm sure! (P.S. These custards look fantastic!)
Angie says
My comments keep getting eaten. But I love these custards! Eggnog is so good!
foody schmoody says
These custards look perfect for the holiday season.
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
I wish Safest Choice Eggs were available where I live. Can't find them anywhere. This custard sounds delish!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I loved your blog. I am with your 13 yr old son, Connor---boy howdy do I love crème brulee. But I also love custard. This has to be a wonderful compromise. 🙂
Renee Goerger says
I'm sorry for the passing of your grandmother, but at the ripe old age of 102 I'm sure she had an amazing life! I've never heard of Wigilia before so I appreciate learning something new. These eggnog custards look perfect for such an occasion.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
awwww, this was so sweet. I can just feel the love that will be pouring out of your kitchens this year :). These eggnog custards sound amazing!
Erin Dee says
I'm sure your grandma would have loved what she's seeing in the kitchen. 🙂 And this is the second eggnog custard I've seen today. I really want to try it!
german in pdx says
What a great wonderful idea to have your kids make dessert for Xmas. Love this idea and the eggnog custard looks great! ~ Bea
Cookin' Canuck says
What a wonderful tradition! It sounds as though you are doing a fantastic job of keeping up your grandmother's traditions.
Ginny McMeans says
How wonderful to have a tradition based in your family roots. That is really great and I think I will bring that back in our family! Your custard looks perfect!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
This looks fantastic! I love how your son is making these for the holidays and the tradition that your family has for the holiday!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love eggnog but have never had it in custard form. This must change!
Melissa Bailey says
This custard reminds me of creme brulee but soooo clever made with eggnog. Love the idea!