eggnog

15 Pinches
Upper Arlington, OH
Updated on Jan 12, 2014

I hate eggnog but my son loves it. I found this recipe and it is fabulous but if you forget and allow it to go to a boil, you better have a very fine sieve available or the eggnog will be very gritty.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk or half and half
  • 5 - whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 1/2 - egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light rum
  • 4 cups cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make eggnog

  • Step 1
    1. Combine milk or half & half with 1/2 tsp. vanilla and cinnamon in a sauce pan and heat over lowest heat setting for 5 min. Slowly bring mixture to a boil.
  • Step 2
    2. In a large bowl combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heart stirring constantly for 3 min. or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves and let cool for at least 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    3. Stir in rum, cream, 2 tsp. vanilla and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight.

Discover More

Category: Other Drinks
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: English
Method: Stove Top

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