homemade eggnog

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
Updated on Aug 29, 2011

I found this on Taste of Home web site. I haven't made it yet, but I will closer to the holidays. This got a 5 star rating and the people who rated it said they would make it again. Some already had been making it for years. I think this will be a worthy addition to the holiday recipes.

prep time 50 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 14 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 - eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 quarts whole milk, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • - additional nutmeg, optional

How To Make homemade eggnog

  • Step 1
    In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1 qt. of milk. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour into a large heat proof bowl; stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Step 3
    When ready to serve, beat cream in a large bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
  • Step 4
    Eggnog may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Whisk before serving.

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Category: Other Drinks
Keyword: #eggs
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #milk
Keyword: #heavycream
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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