Homemade Eggnog
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Homemade Eggnog
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An easy Homemade Eggnog recipe that's perfectly creamy and warmly spiced. Once you learn how to make eggnog for the holidays, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole
- 3 clove whole
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract divided, 1 teaspoon, pure
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon nutmeg plus more for garnish, ground fresh
- pinch kosher salt
- 6 egg large yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups half and half
- 1½ cups rum light
- ¼ cup brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, cloves, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg, and kosher salt. After the mixture has warmed for 5 minutes, turn up heat between medium and medium-high. Stir regularly to avoid scorching, until it's just shy of coming to a boil. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk briskly until mixture is lightened in color and a bit fluffy, with visible ridges and ripples appearing when you whisk. (see my photo in this post)
- VERY slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly all the while. Incorporate the hot with the cold VERY, VERY slowly, so the eggs don't "cook" to a scrambled consistency.
- Then pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, until mixture is thickened and foamy. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves and any possible curdled bits of egg. Let cool for one hour.
- Stir in half and half, remaining 2 tablespoons of vanilla, rum, and brandy. Refrigerate overnight to thoroughly chill and let flavors meld. If you prefer, leave out the alcohol - nothing else needs to be altered, and it will still taste wonderful!
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until softly firm. Fold whipped cream into eggnog mixture. Pour into individual glasses and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
223mg
(74%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 223mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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