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~ holiday egg nog ~

yield 1 quart
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ~ holiday egg nog ~

  • 2
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    scalded milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 c
    each ~ brandy & rum
  • 1 c
    whipping cream, whipped

How To Make ~ holiday egg nog ~

  • 1
    Combine eggs, sugar and flour in the top of double boiler. Pour milk slowly into egg mixture, blending well. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture coats back of spoon. Remove from heat and add salt & vanilla. Pour custard into a chilled bowl, or place the pan in cold water for quick cooling. Refrigerate overnight. Right before serving, stir in the alcohol and fold in the whipped cream. Serve with more whipped cream, nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
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