Bourbon Vanilla Bean Eggnog

By á-51418

This classic eggnog recipe combines the warm flavors of pure vanilla bean and bourbon, so that you and your loved ones can cozy up by the fire and relax. This recipe is perfect for the holidays and any gathering or dinner party. Serve with your favorite holiday cookies for a sweet dessert course.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups chilled heavy cream, divided
• 3/4 cup bourbon, about 6-ounces
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 385mins
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, vigorously whisk the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until the mixture is very pale for about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, 1 cup cream, the bourbon, nutmeg, salt, and the vanilla bean and seeds or the vanilla extract.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar; beat to form stiff peaks. In 2 batches, whisk the whites into the yolk mixture. Cover; refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Before serving, in a medium bowl, beat the remaining 2 cups cream and 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form for about 2 minutes. Discard the vanilla bean. Gently whisk the eggnog, then ladle into cups. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg.