Classic Eggnog

By miss5elements

Ingredients

• 2 c heavy cream
• 1 c whole milk
• 6 lg egg yolks
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 T brandy
• 2 T dark rum
• Freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

1. Set a med bowl in a lg bowl of ice water.
2. In a med saucepan, bring cream & milk to a simmer.
3. In another med bowl, whisk egg yolks w/sugar & vanilla until smooth.
4. Whisk hot liquid into egg yolks.
5. Return mixture to pan.
6. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats back of spoon & an instant-read thermometer reads 175°, ~5 min.
7. Immediately pour mixture into bowl set in ice bath.
8. Stir until cool, ~ 15 min.
9. Refrigerate until chilled, ~ 1 hr.
10. Add brandy & rum.
11. Pour into glasses; garnish w/nutmeg before serving.