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Eggnog Mousse

Creamy Eggnog Mousse: Your Must-Try Holiday Delight

Experience the creamy joy of Eggnog Mousse, a perfect holiday dessert that dazzles guests and can be made ahead.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Streusel
  • 2 cups Gingerbread Cookies Can also use crushed gingersnap or any spiced cookie.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Mousse Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can use a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk alternative can be used.
  • 1 cup Eggnog Essential for flavor.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks No substitutions recommended.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with a sugar substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can use extract if necessary.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on preference.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Eggnog Mousse
  1. Prepare the Gingerbread Streusel by pulsing gingerbread cookies in a food processor until coarsely ground. Combine with melted unsalted butter, mix and spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it hydrate. In a saucepan, whisk together milk and eggnog, adding spices. Heat until it begins to boil, then remove from heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour in the hot milk mixture, whisking continuously.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and heat, whisking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Strain into a bowl and cool completely.
  5. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Once the egg mixture is cool, gently fold it into the whipped cream.
  6. Pipe the Eggnog Mousse into jars, layering with Gingerbread Streusel. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set. Garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are cold for best results. Serve in clear jars to showcase layers.

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