Rich Vanilla Eggnog Recipe

Name: Rich Vanilla Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 (4-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 6 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 quart French vanilla ice cream, softened; Sweetened whipped cream (optional); Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 (4-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 quart French vanilla ice cream, softened
Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Combine eggs and sugar in a medium bowl; stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reaches 160u00b0.
2
Remove mixture from heat; stir in bourbon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Let cool. Cover and chill 3 hours. Remove and discard vanilla bean; stir in ice cream just before serving. If desired, top each serving with sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 (4-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise, 6 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

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

Rich Vanilla Eggnog

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