Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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Homemade Eggnog

Contributed by: Melinda

This recipe does not call for alcohol, however to make an authentic, traditional eggnog you would replace 1/3 - 1/2 the milk with Bourbon whiskey and use cream instead of milk.

8 whole eggs
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups cold whole milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
1 cup whipping cream
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbl sugar
fresh grated nutmeg to serve

In a large mixing bowl beat 8 eggs with 1/2 cup sugar until very well combined
Heat 2 inches of water in a large pot and when simmering, place bowl with eggs over to heat
Keeping water at a simmer, whisk and heat egg mixture until it reaches 155º
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 6 cups cold milk
Stir in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
Chill until ready to serve
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk or beat whipping cream until it begins to come together
Add 3/4 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbl sugar
Continue to whisk until soft peaks form
Refrigerate until ready to serve
Pour or ladel about 1/2 to 3/4 cup eggnog into a glass, top with a dollop of whipped cream and grate nutmeg over top
Stir to blend flavors and serve immediately

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