Try this easy eggnog recipe for holiday cheer Boost your party with a delicious creamy drink Perfect holiday treat 107 chars
Total Time:4 hours
Yield:6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more to taste
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup brandy
Instructions
Whisk the Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
Heat the Milk and Spices: In a saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling. This process is called tempering.
Cook the Eggnog Base: Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Strain and Cool: Strain the eggnog base through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits or spices. Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
Chill and Add Alcohol (Optional): Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. If using alcohol, stir it in just before serving.
Serve and Garnish: Serve the eggnog chilled. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
Notes
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