Classic Eggnog
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 340
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 23
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 23
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 151
- Sodium
- 84
- Total: 3 hr 20 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup cold rum or brandy (optional)
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Directions
- Whisk the whole eggs, egg yolk and sugar in a bowl until combined. Heat the milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming; do not boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, then whisk the egg mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and a thermometer registers 165˚ F, about 5 minutes. (Do not boil or the eggs will curdle.)
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Let cool at room temperature, about 1 hour, then cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
- Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Slowly whisk in the chilled eggnog mixture, then whisk in the rum, if using. Pour into glasses and garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.