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Description
A rich and creamy homemade eggnog recipe perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup bourbon or rum
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Beat the yolks with sugar until smooth.
- Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- Slowly mix the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- If using alcohol, add it now and mix well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best results.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg