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Grandma’s Eggnog Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp. cornstarch
12 large eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 qt. whole milk, divided
1 c. brandy or dark rum, optional
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. heavy or whipping cream
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
In a small bowl, gradually add ˝ cup cold milk to cornstarch and combine. Set aside.
Step 2
In another bowl, combine eggs, sugar, and salt. With wire whisk, beat until blended.
Step 3
In heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups milk to simmer. Add the milk-cornstarch mixture. Stir and return to a simmer on medium-low.
Step 4
Gradually add heated milk mixture into the egg mixture, ˝ cup at a time, whisking constantly. Once 75% of the milk has been transferred, pour all the egg-and-milk mixture into the original pot, and stir. Heat on medium-low, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until custard slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon well.
Step 5
Pour custard into large bowl. Stir in brandy or rum, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and remaining cold milk. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.
Step 6
In a small bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat heavy or whipping cream until soft peaks form. With wire whisk, gently fold whipped cream into custard mixture.
Step 7
Pour eggnog into chilled 5-quart punch bowl. Sprinkle with extra nutmeg for garnish.

 

 

 

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