Best Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifles for Walker’s Shortbread

The weather was just a bit chilly last Saturday but I couldn’t resist a walk in the woods behind our house. The fall canopy was so beautiful that I decided to grab my camera and set up a little impromptu dessert table.  It was the perfect backdrop for a new dessert.

I was asked a few weeks ago by Walker’s Shortbread if I’d like to receive some of their products for recipe development.  Are you kidding me? I love shortbread!  In fact, I like to say that it saved my life when I traveled through part of Scotland feeling rather ill. It was the only thing that settled my stomach.

I love the Walker’s brand, and if  you’re not familiar with them then I must tell you, their shortbread is the best!  Just read the ingredients on the side of the box: wheat flour, butter, sugar, salt.   That’s it folks!

Being on the cusp of the Christmas hustle and bustle, I decided to develop a festive eggnog pudding recipe and layer it between buttery shortbread crumbs.  It tastes much like an eggnog pie.

I really enjoyed my little photo-taking journey and dessert “en plein air”, but I grew a little uneasy at being alone in the woods.  I kept hearing animals scurrying around and often felt like I was being watched.  I saw acrobatic squirrels and a host of crazy-looking fungi on trees and all over the ground.

I couldn’t believe all the neat things just outside my back yard! 

Beautiful white fungi

Best Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifles

Makes about 4-5 – 8oz. trifles                                                                   [click for printable recipe]

2 – 5.3oz. boxes of Walker’s Shortbread Petticoat Tails

2 cups of commercially prepared eggnog

Pinch of salt

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup milk -cold

2 egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tablespoons butter

Grated fresh nutmeg for sprinkling

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).

Pudding:

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.  Add the two egg yolks to the slurry and whisk again until combined. 

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.  Stir until combined then pour a layer of pudding over crumbs in each glass. Continue to layer cookie crumbs over pudding until glasses are filled.

Whipped topping:

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp extra-fine sugar

In a small bowl, whip heavy cream on medium high speed with an electric mixer.  Gradually pour in 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.

*This recipe will be featured at WalkersUS.com.

An offering for my watchful forest friends.

 

 

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Jessica @ How Sweet
Jessica @ How Sweet
13 years ago

Heather these are SO cute! I would love a big bite of that.

Morgan Trinker
Morgan Trinker
13 years ago

there are just no words to describe how in awe of you i am…. and i feel like i'm beginning to sound super creepy/stalkerish. 🙂 stunning photographs and mouthwatering, creative treats AS ALWAYS!

Heather
Heather
13 years ago

Looks delicious!!!

Heather (Heather's Dish)
Heather (Heather's Dish)
13 years ago

sooooooo i noticed those are in jars that might have lids? all the better to ship them to me? 😉

Emily
Emily
13 years ago

These are such amazing photos. Absolutely stunning!

postcards and pretties
postcards and pretties
13 years ago

that looks amazing!! the styling is gorgeous as well

Lora
Lora
13 years ago

look delicious and the styling is so beautiful!

linda
linda
13 years ago

your posts are magnificent & presentation meticulous!
the autumnal colors of your photographs are so lovely.
happy t.day to you!

Holly
Holly
13 years ago

Gorgeous!!! Sounds delish too:)

The Blue-Eyed Bakers
The Blue-Eyed Bakers
13 years ago

Eggnog pudding?! Goodness that's genius! And we LOVE shortbread too…this dessert looks divine!

Chele
Chele
13 years ago

Perfectly stunnng photos – I'm going to book mark this recipe for Christmas Eve!

Amy @ The Nifty Foodie
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie
13 years ago

Ok, these are adorable! Not to mention, they sound delicious!

Ashley E
Ashley E
13 years ago

So pretty! I wish AZ had a winter like the one pictured. Not where we're at! and we are egg nog-aholics sin alcohol.

erica
erica
13 years ago

oh my goodness these are way too adorable.

xo

Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
13 years ago

Heather these photos are beautiful! I adore your little outdoor dessert party. Walker's Shortbread is my favourite too!

Kristen
Kristen
13 years ago

Absolutely stunning! I think a walk in the woods is perfect backdrop as well. Well done!

Kim
Kim
13 years ago

Wow! I love this recipe. It's perfect for holidays!

Anonymous
Anonymous
13 years ago

These look fantastic! I love their presentation and all the fall photos 🙂

Unknown
Unknown
13 years ago

These photos are amazing! Gosh. 🙂

Leslie
Leslie
13 years ago

What an amazing recipe you created!

nycstylelittlecannoli
nycstylelittlecannoli
13 years ago

anything with eggnog works for me! looks wonderful!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
13 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous and looks delicious! Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com

Sue
Sue
13 years ago

What a treat for the senses! I love the jars for the individual servings! This dessert is such a delicious idea! Your forest friends are really going to watch you closely next time, now that you've left them a treat:)

Mara Campbell
Mara Campbell
13 years ago

Wow, the presentation is delightful!!! I love how you put them in jars, I bet they were fun to eat too!!

koralee
koralee
13 years ago

You amaze me my friend….not only a yummmy recipe but such inspiring images…sigh…I soooo love visiting you. LOVE IT!

Happy Thanksgiving. oxxoxo

Nachiketa
Nachiketa
13 years ago
Lauren
Lauren
13 years ago

Your photographs are simply stunning… and these trifles look delicious! Horizon just came out with a low-fat organic eggnog, which would be perfect for the pudding. I will have to make this for the winter holidays!

Away We Go, Clementine!
Away We Go, Clementine!
13 years ago

You are so creative,these look delish!

Kathleen
Kathleen
13 years ago

Love this trifle! As always your photos are amazing!

Rosa's Yummy Yums
Rosa's Yummy Yums
13 years ago

Lovely pictures and wonderful dessert! Your shortbread looks marvelous and that combo is soooo droolworthy.

Cheers,

Rosa

We Are Not Martha
We Are Not Martha
13 years ago

These are just beautiful! My boyfriend loves eggnog and I'm sure he'd really appreciate it if I made these for him 🙂

Sues

Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea
Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea
13 years ago

Hi, happy thanksgiving. Love the recipes and the pictures that accompany them. Don’t miss the give-a-ways, linky party and Bavarian Christmas starting 26 Nov! http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/

Anonymous
Anonymous
13 years ago

That flavor combination sounds wonderful!

anna
anna
13 years ago

I didn't think there was much one could do to improve either shortbread or eggnog, but I never thought of putting them together! That is brilliant and delicious.

Stay-At-Home-Chef
Stay-At-Home-Chef
13 years ago

What a stunning and very festive looking dessert! Will definitely give this recipe a try. Soon. Maybe right now. Yup – right now.

CaSaundraLeigh
CaSaundraLeigh
13 years ago

Wow I am amazed by the beautiful photo location you chose! Happy Thankgiving to you and your family!

Dina
Dina
13 years ago

cute presentation! looks delicious. creative!

hailey
hailey
13 years ago

those look absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to give these a try 🙂

Megan
Megan
13 years ago

You did Walker's proud!!! Stumbled

Sprinkles of Parsley
Sprinkles of Parsley
13 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous! Your photography is beautiful and the recipe looks divine!

Heather Ozee
Heather Ozee
13 years ago

That's so cool Heather! Way to go sweet girl.
Can't wait to make for Roxy, she's my eggnog nut, like mommy of course 😉

Love You Cous!

Scarletta @ Scarletta Bakes
Scarletta @ Scarletta Bakes
13 years ago

Gorgeous.

I love shortbread too – so simple yet so delicious.

These desserts look amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Ms. Morgan
Ms. Morgan
13 years ago

This looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing. Hope you get a chance to read and follow my food blog: http://epicureanenthusiast.blogspot.com/

Ingrid_3Bs
Ingrid_3Bs
13 years ago

Oh, I love eggnog. And using it and the shortbread to turn them into a trifle is a wonderful thing.

Gorgeous photos (as usual!)!
~ingrid

marla {family fresh cooking}
marla {family fresh cooking}
13 years ago

Ahhhhh, a crisp fall day & how perfectly you captured it in your food styling, recipe & photography! I agree, who doesn't LOVE shortbread – I know I do. Paired with the eggnog pudding this recipe sounds wonderful.
The noises in the woods would freak me out too! You had to schlep a lot of stuff out there 😉 xo

Janine
Janine
13 years ago

YUMM! I'm definitely going to try this! I love your blog! I have actually given you an award! Check out my blog for more info! http://janinethemachine.blogspot.com/ Have a great day!

LunaCafe
LunaCafe
13 years ago

Heather, these are gorgeous! I can taste them from here. 🙂 …Susan

Lili
Lili
13 years ago

Just when I think you can't possibly top a previous post! I'm constantly WOWED by your creativity Heather. Enjoyed so much seeing your backyard dessert table with all those perfect little details, like the milkglass compote with the border of shamrocks, and your miniature milk bottle glasses. And how much fun to see the sweet offering you left for the critters! xo ~Lili

Recetas al instante
Recetas al instante
13 years ago

wow nice pictures and yummy dessert.
Regards
olga.

lb
lb
13 years ago

Looks Delicious! Beautiful pictures!