the best egg nog

Name: The BEST Egg Nog
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 - eggs, separated; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 quart(s) half and half; 1 pint(s) heavy cream, whipped; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; - nutmeg

37 Pinches

Sue Siwirski

Garden Grove, CA

Updated on Dec 31, 2013

I got this recipe out of a carton of eggs back in the 90's. I've made it every year since for Christmas--it's become a family tradition. Even people that don't think they like egg nog love this recipe!

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prep time 30 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 30-5 oz servings

Ingredients

12 - eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 quart half and half
1 pint heavy cream, whipped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- nutmeg

How To Make the best egg nog

Step 1

Beat egg yolks with sugar. (at this point, you can add 2 c Bourbon & 1 c Brandy if desired---I don't)

Step 2

Add salt to egg whites and whip till stiff
Step 3

Mix half and half into egg yolks.
Step 4

Fold beaten egg whites and beaten whipping cream into egg yolk mixture. Add Vanilla. Garnish with nutmeg if desired.
Step 5

We drink it immediately. If you chill it first, stir before serving as it separates.
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