HOMEMADE EGGNOG

By peridot728

Homemade eggnog is easy to make at home and so much better than store-bought!

Ingredients

• FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):
• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups (1 quart, about 1 liter) whole milk, divided
• 1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh if possible)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Rum, Brandy or Whiskey

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from completelydelicious.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt.
In a medium saucepan, warm 2 cups of the milk over medium heat until bubbles appear around the edges, stirring occasionally. Do not bring to a boil.
Add warmed milk to the egg mixture in a small stream while whisking constantly until completely combined.
Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat to 160°F while whisking constantly, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and add to a pitcher. Stir in remaining milk, heavy cream, nutmeg and vanilla.
Chill completely before serving.

Notes:
For a stronger nutmeg flavor, increase nutmeg to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
To ensure the mixture is smooth without lumps, pass cooked mixture through a mesh strainer before combining with heavy cream, etc.
See post above for mix-in suggestions.