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Eggnog Crème Tart with Caramel Shards Recipe

Eggnog Crème Tart with Caramel Shards Recipe

This Eggnog Crème Tart with Caramel Shards Recipe is a beautiful holiday dessert. It feels rich, creamy and very special.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed biscuits
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the eggnog crème

  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For caramel shards

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Prepare the Biscuit Crumbs

  • Put biscuits in a bag. Crush with rolling pin until fine crumbs form.

Mix Butter and Sugar

  • Add melted butter and sugar to crumbs. Mix until texture feels like wet sand.

Shape the Crust

  • Press mixture into tart pan. Cover bottom and sides evenly.

Chill the Crust

  • Place crust in fridge for 15 minutes to set properly.

Heat the Eggnog

  • Pour eggnog into saucepan. Warm on low heat. Do not boil.

Mix Cornstarch and Sugar

  • In bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch well until smooth.

Add Egg Yolks

  • Add egg yolks to bowl. Whisk until thick and creamy.

Combine with Eggnog

  • Slowly pour warm eggnog into egg mixture. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

Cook the Cream

  • Return mixture to saucepan. Cook on low heat until thick.

Add Flavor

  • Add vanilla and nutmeg. Stir well for warm holiday taste.

Cool the Cream

  • Remove from heat. Let cream cool for five minutes.

Fill the Tart

  • Pour cream into chilled crust. Smooth top with spatula.

Chill the Tart

  • Place tart in fridge for two hours until firm.

Make the Caramel

  • Add sugar and water to pan. Heat until golden and bubbling.

Spread Caramel

  • Pour caramel on parchment paper. Spread thin with spatula.

Cool the Caramel

  • Let caramel cool fully. It will harden into sheets.

Break into Shards

  • Break caramel into sharp pieces using hands.

Decorate the Tart

  • Place caramel shards on tart before serving.

Notes

  • Use homemade eggnog for fresh flavor
  • Add cinnamon for warm spice taste
  • Use chocolate shards instead of caramel
  • Add rum flavoring for adult version
  • Use graham crackers for crust base
  • Add orange zest for fresh aroma
  • Use coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • Add whipped cream topping for softness
Keyword Eggnog Crème Tart with Caramel Shards Recipe