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homemade eggnog

(3 ratings)
DeeDee2011 avatar
Recipe by
Diane Atherton
@DeeDee2011
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

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.

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

Ingredients For homemade eggnog

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

How To Make 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Eggnog may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Whisk before serving.
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