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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

  1. 8 whole eggs
  2. 1/2 cup sugar
  3. 6 cups whole milk
  4. 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  5. pinch salt
  6. 1 cup whipping cream
  7. 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  8. 2 tbl sugar
  9. fresh grated nutmeg to serve

How to make it

  1. In a large mixing bowl beat 8 eggs with 1/2 cup sugar until very well combined
  2. Heat 2 inches of water in a large pot and when simmering, place bowl with eggs over to heat
  3. Keeping water at a simmer, whisk and heat egg mixture until it reaches 155º
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 6 cups milk
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
  6. Chill until ready to serve
  7. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk or beat whipping cream until it begins to come together
  8. Add 3/4 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbl sugar
  9. Continue to whisk until soft peaks form
  10. Refrigerate until ready to serve
  11. 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
  12. 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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