Eggnog Affogato with No-Churn Eggnog Ice Cream

Eggnog Affogato with No-Churn Eggnog Ice Cream

This Eggnog Affogato layers creamy eggnog ice cream with espresso and a homemade eggnog caramel sauce. It is a simple yet luxurious holiday dessert, AE Dairy Egg Nog adds the spiced custard flavor this dessert needs! Prep the ice cream and caramel ahead of time, then scoop, pour, and serve when desired.
Recipe courtesy of The Hearty Life
25 minutes prep time
Prep Time

25 minutes

serves 4
Serves

4

20 minutes + 4 hours of chill time  cook time
Cook Time

20 minutes + 4 hours of chill time

medium difficulty
Difficulty

medium

Directions

Ice Cream:

  • 1

    In a large mixing bowl whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed using an electric hand mixer with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form, 5-8 minutes. Fold in egg nog, sweetened condensed milk, and cinnamon.

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  • 2

    Pour the ice cream mixture into a metal pan or glass container. Cover, and freeze 4-6 hours until hardened.

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Caramel:

  • 1

    In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar over high heat. Stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. Once the sugar starts to bubble, stop stirring. Allow to cook over medium-high heat until you get a dark amber color. 8-10 minutes.

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  • 2

    Once amber, turn off the heat. Add in the butter and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and pour in the egg nog, stirring frequently as the caramel will bubble. Mix in the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

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  • 3

    Brew your espresso shots, set aside. Once the ice cream is set, remove from the freezer and add a few scoops to a glass. Top with a drizzle of caramel and the shot of espresso.

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  • 4

    Enjoy immediately. Leftover caramel will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, leftover ice cream can be store in the freezer for up to a month. 

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