Chef John'S Homemade Eggnog Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Homemade Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Custard Base:; 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup white sugar; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, or more to taste; Meringue:; 4 egg whites; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

Custard Base:
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup white sugar
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, or more to taste
Meringue:
4 egg whites
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

1
Place egg yolks in a saucepan. Whisk in sugar until well blended and creamy. Add milk and cream; whisk until blended. Place pan over medium heat; whisk frequently until mixture reaches a temperature of between 170 to 180 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C) using an instant read thermometer. Remove from heat. Stir in nutmeg and whiskey.
2
Chill pan in cold water until cool. Transfer mixture to a container (a large pitcher is ideal). Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
3
Place egg whites in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whisking until egg whites hold a firmer peak. Whisk egg whites into custard base until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
4
Whisk eggnog again just before serving and between each pour to ensure even distribution of the egg whites which tend to float to the top. Serve with a dusting of nutmeg.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Custard Base:, 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Homemade Eggnog falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chef John'S Homemade Eggnog

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