Eggnog Custards With Candied Cherries
Eggnog Custards With Candied Cherries might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 224 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of half-and-half, vanillan extract, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place six (6-ounce) custard cups or souffle dishes in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan; set aside. Beat first 4 ingredients with a wire whisk until thick and pale; set aside.
Bring half-and-half to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan; remove from heat. Gradually stir about one-fourth of half-and-half into yolk mixture; add to remaining half-and-half, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Stir in bourbon.
Spoon custard mixture evenly into custard cups.
Add water to baking pan to a depth of 1".
Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove custards from water. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours.
To serve, sprinkle custards with nutmeg, and top each custard with 3 Candied Cherries.