Best Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifles
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A creamy, dreamy twist on a favorite holiday drink. These cute little puddings from Sprinkle Bakes can be adorned with any festive garnish you prefer.
Cook Time:30 min
Prep Time:15 min
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Total Time:50 min
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
Two 5.3oz. boxes of Walker's Shortbread Petticoat Tails
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Pinch of salt
1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cold milk
2 egg yolks
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
Grated fresh nutmeg for sprinkling
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Preparation:
Reserve 4 shortbread petticoat tails for garnish. In a large bowl, crush the remaining shortbread cookies with your hands until crumbs form. Place 2-3 tablespoons of crumbs in the bottom of 4 -5 8oz. glasses (I used small canning jars).
Pour 2 cups eggnog, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, make a slurry with the cornstarch and cold milk, whisking vigorously until no lumps remain.
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When the eggnog mixture has come to a boil, remove from heat and slowly pour in the slurry while whisking constantly. Return to heat and cook again until the mixture thickens but is still pourable (this will only take 1 or 2 more minutes).
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and butter.
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In a small bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream on medium high speed with an electric mixer. Gradually pour in 3 tbsp extra-fine sugar, 1 tbsp at a time. Increase speed to high and whip until thick and fluffy.
Dollop whipped cream on top of trifles and sprinkle over freshly grated nutmeg. Embellish with reserved shortbread petticoat tails.