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eggnog-recipe

Eggnog Recipe

Classic holiday eggnog recipe.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Strainer

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 whole egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2.5 cups light rum
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions: 

  • Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
  • Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Notes:

Best served chilled. Adjust rum quantity to taste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 263mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 33gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 210mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Christmas, Eggnog, Holiday
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