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lisa's homemade eggnog

★★★★★ 2
a recipe by
Lisa Johnson
Macon, GA

I make eggnog every Christmas. My family and friends loves eggnog. It is so easy to make it. They are so delicious and creamy and tasty.

★★★★★ 2
serves 14 servings
prep time 50 Min

Ingredients For lisa's homemade eggnog

  • 12
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 qt
    milk, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • additional nutmeg (optional)

How To Make lisa's homemade eggnog

  • 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. 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. 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.
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