This is so good! The best egg nog I've ever had. Very rich - you can only drink a small amount. I made it without the alcohol, and added an extra cup of milk. I also added ground nutmeg to the eggnog, instead of just sprinkling it on top. yum.
Egg Nog
Welcome holiday guests with a cup of rich homemade egg nog laced with both brandy and rum and garnished with whipped cream and nutmeg.
Yield: Makes 8 cups
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Garnishes: whipped cream, grated fresh nutmeg
Preparation
- Stir together egg and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in brandy, rum, and vanilla. Cover and chill 8 hours.
- Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into chilled egg mixture. Garnish, if desired.
Egg Nog Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy, Eggs
- OCCASION: Christmas
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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