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Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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6 egg yolks

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together.

2. In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cream, and nutmeg. Stirring often, bring the mixture to a simmer. Do not boil.

3. Mix a big spoonful of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. Repeat a couple more times to temper the eggs.

4. Once tempered, pour the egg mixture into the the milk mixture that is left in the saucepan.

5. Continually whisk for a few minutes, heating through.

6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

7. Pour the eggnog into a covered container and refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools.

8. Serve with a sprinkling of nutmeg on top, if desired.
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makes one quart,

 

 

 

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