Classic Eggnog Recipe

By Carolanne

Ingredients

• 12 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg(s), separated
• 1 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1 qt (4 cups) heavy cream
• 2 c whole milk
• 2-3 c dark rum, bourbon or brandy (optional)
• 2 Tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
• ground nutmeg or cinnamon to taste

Details

Servings 20
Cooking time 270mins
Adapted from safeeggs.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Place egg yolks in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until combined.

Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick and pale yellow.

Stir in cream and milk, then rum and vanilla, if desired.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled or as long as overnight. Just before serving, beat room temperature egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form.

Stir egg yolk mixture. Then gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour eggnog into punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg.