Homemade Eggnog

2 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Separate six egg yolks from their whites and put the yolks in a bowl. Reserve the egg whites for another use.
  2. 2Separate six egg yolks from their whites and put the yolks in a bowl. Reserve the egg whites for another use.
  3. 3Separate six egg yolks from their whites and put the yolks in a bowl. Reserve the egg whites for another use.
  4. 4Add three quarters of a cup of granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  5. 5Add three quarters of a cup of granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  6. 6Add three quarters of a cup of granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  7. 7Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  8. 8Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  9. 9Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  10. 10In a saucepan, combine two cups of whole milk, one cup of heavy cream, one teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon.
  11. 11In a saucepan, combine two cups of whole milk, one cup of heavy cream, one teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon.
  12. 12In a saucepan, combine two cups of whole milk, one cup of heavy cream, one teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon of nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon.
  13. 13Bring the milk mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.
  14. 14Bring the milk mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.
  15. 15Bring the milk mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.
  16. 16Temper the eggs by slowly adding a portion of the hot liquid to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  17. 17Temper the eggs by slowly adding a portion of the hot liquid to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  18. 18Temper the eggs by slowly adding a portion of the hot liquid to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  19. 19Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture and stir to combine. If there are curdles, pass the mixture through a strainer.
  20. 20Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture and stir to combine. If there are curdles, pass the mixture through a strainer.
  21. 21Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture and stir to combine. If there are curdles, pass the mixture through a strainer.
  22. 22Add alcohol at this point, if desired.
  23. 23Add alcohol at this point, if desired.
  24. 24Add alcohol at this point, if desired.
  25. 25Pour the eggnog into a pitcher and let it cool before serving.
  26. 26Pour the eggnog into a pitcher and let it cool before serving.
  27. 27Pour the eggnog into a pitcher and let it cool before serving.

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Equipment

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