Rum Eggnog Sauce
Elevate your holiday desserts with this luscious Rum Eggnog Sauce, a creamy, spiced twist on traditional eggnog in sauce form. Made with a rich blend of heavy cream, egg yolks, and whole milk, this silky sauce is infused with warm notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and a splash of dark rum for a festive touch. Perfectly sweetened with a combination of granulated and light brown sugar, this indulgent topping comes together in just 25 minutes, delivering a smooth consistency that’s ideal for drizzling over cakes, bread pudding, or ice cream. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a luxurious finish to any holiday treat. With its velvety texture and classic eggnog-inspired flavors, this sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleasing addition to your seasonal recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until fully dissolved and combined with the butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until smooth.
Gradually pour the heavy cream into the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
Add the whole milk, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt to the saucepan, stirring to incorporate.
Slowly whisk about 2 tablespoons of the hot mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan while whisking.
Cook the sauce over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 7-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite desserts.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.7 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 932 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
