Eggnog Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart milk; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 vanilla bean, split; 5 cloves; 10 blades of mace; 12 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups dark rum; 1 1/2 cups brandy; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 quart half-and-half or light cream; Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

Servings: persons

1 quart milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split
5 cloves
10 blades of mace
12 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups dark rum
1 1/2 cups brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 quart half-and-half or light cream
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

1
Combine milk and spices including vanilla bean in a heavy saucepan and let them infuse over lowest possible heat for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine yolks and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until mixed.
3
Bring milk to a boil and gradually whisk it into the yolk mixture.
4
Return this mixture to the saucepan.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring steadily with a wooden spoon, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until foam subsides and mixture thickens to consistency of heavy cream.
6
(Mixture should thickly coat the back of a wooden spoon.)
7
Do not boil, or mixture will curdle.
8
Strain mixture into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
9
Stir in rum, brandy, half-and-half, vanilla and nutmeg.
10
Refrigerate eggnog for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
11
Just before serving, dust top of eggnog with additional nutmeg.

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart milk, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 vanilla bean, split, 5 cloves, and more.

Yes, Eggnog falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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