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homemade holiday eggnog

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Patsy Fowler
Anderson, SC

i love eggnog and this one is really good

(2 ratings)
yield 7 -8 cups
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For homemade holiday eggnog

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg ground
  • 7
    egg yolks
  • 4 c
    whole milk
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make homemade holiday eggnog

  • 1
    In a large bowl mix sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg until well blended.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl mix together the egg yolks until smooth.
  • 3
    Add the egg yolks to the sugar mixture and mix thoroughly. Add the milk stirring constantly.
  • 4
    Using a medium size saucepan and candy thermometer on low heat, stirring constantly, heat the eggnog until temperature reaches 175.
  • 5
    Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 cups of half and half and vanilla.
  • 6
    Cool the eggnog for 2 hours uncovered, then cool and chill for at least 3 more hours. Serve cold.

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