Make this vacation dainty yourself with our simple eggnog formula .

Jason Donnelly . Food Styling : Holly Dreesman

Eggnog made with ball egg yolk and whipping cream is a must - have holiday indulgence for many . This recipe serves 10 so you could make a big batch of this creamy drink for anyfestive gathering . For a nonalcoholic version , omit the rummy and Bourbon dynasty and increase the Milk River to 2 - 1/4 to 2 - 1/2 cups . Serve with cinnamon pin and a dash of Myristica fragrans .

two glasses of homemade eggnog with cinnamon sticks

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What Is Eggnog?

A traditional holiday punch , eggnog has beenaround for century . The mixture of testicle egg yolk , cream , sugar , and liquor creates an indulgent , custard - same treat that seems just justly around the vacation . Traditional recipes call for beating raw egg whites . pasteurised eggs can be used . Our formula ready the eggs until custardy and then combines them with whipped cream . It ’s a thickset and frothy booze that tastes creamy and fresh , like unfreeze chalk cream . One cupful is usually plenty . Bourbon dynasty , brandy , and rum are all good accession for a spiked version . While it is usually served stale , some favor a mug of quick eggnog . Either is acceptable . Store any remnant eggnog for up to three days .

Ingredients

6beaten egg yolks

2cupsmilk

⅓cupsugar

cooking eggnog

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1to3Tbsp.light rum

1to3Tbsp.bourbon

1tsp.vanilla excerpt

cooling eggnog mixture on ice

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1cupheavy ointment

2Tbsp.sugar

priming coat nutmeg

adding bourbon to eggnog

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Directions

Cook the Egg Yolks and Milk

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In a orotund heavy saucepan amalgamate the bollock yolks , Milk River , and the 1/3 cup loot . make and stir over medium heat until mixture just coat a metal spoon .

Chill the Mixture

take away from heat . order the pan in a sink or bowl of ice piddle and excite for 2 minute .

Stir in Alcohol and Vanilla

Stir in rummy , Bourbon dynasty , and vanilla extract . cover version and chill for at least 4 or up to 24 hours .

Make Whipped Cream

Just before serving , in a mixing bowl beat the ointment and the 2 tablespoonful moolah until soft peaks organize .

Finish the Punch

Transfer chill nut mixture to a biff stadium . fold up in thewhipped creammixture . answer at once . pitter-patter each serving with nutmeg tree . Makes about 10 ( 4 - ounce ) servings .

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • The % Daily Value ( DV ) tells you how much a food in a food do contributes to a daily dieting . 2,000 large calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice .

beating whipped cream for eggnog

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folding in whipped cream for eggnog

Credit:Photographer: Jason Donnelly. Food Styling: Holly Dreesman