Christmas: Aunt Kat's Creamy Eggnog
Source of Recipe
Southern Living magazine
List of Ingredients
- 1 quart milk
- 12 large eggs
- � tsp salt
- 1� cups sugar
- � cup to 1� cups bourbon *
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- � tsp ground nutmeg, divided
- 1 quart whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. (Do not boil.)
- Beat eggs and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale; gradually add sugar, beating well. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk, stirring constantly, 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens and reaches 160�. Stir in bourbon, vanilla, and � teaspoon nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool. Cover and chill up to 2 days.
- Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining � teaspoon nutmeg before serving.
Makes 3 quarts.
Final Comments
* Substitute 1� to 2 cups milk for bourbon, if desired.
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