Another Holiday recipe especially for those cold evenings. Eggnog is a great beverage (alcoholic or not) for any occasion from Breakfast to Midnight Supper. We hope it becomes one of your Holiday favorites.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
6 large egg yolks
½ cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups milk
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup liquor or to taste – brandy, whiskey, etc
Whipped cream
Ground cinnamon for topping
Note: ½ tsp ground nutmeg can be added if desired
Instructions:
Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until light and creamy – We use a stainless steel bowl.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, milk, salt & nutmeg (if using).
Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer, bubbles pop up every 2-3 seconds – about 7 minutes depending on stove.
Temper the eggs with the milk mixture. Pour a little milk mixture and whisk. Repeat adding a little milk mixture and whisk until most of milk is added and whisked.
Pour the milk and egg mixture back into the saucepan on the stove.
Cook, stirring, until the mixture has slightly thickened. It should reach 160 degrees and/or coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil. It will also thicken as it cools.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and liquor.
It can be enjoyed warm or after cooling, serve topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with cinnamon. Add a cinnamon or peppermint stick for added elegance.
Store remainder in refrigerator up to a week.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
