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Home made Eggnog
Contributed by: Melinda
This recipe doesn't 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.
What you need
- 8 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 cups 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
How to make it
- 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 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 ladle 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
Sweetness is a matter of personal preference. This is fairly mild - try 1/4 teaspoon stevia if you have a sweet tooth.
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