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lisa's homemade eggnog

(2 ratings)
georgiagirl48 avatar
Recipe by
Lisa Johnson
@georgiagirl48
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 ratings)
yield 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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