Recipe for Eggnog (Spiked or Non-alcoholic)
Calories: 28
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
This is the easiest recipe for eggnog whether you make it spiked with alcohol or non-alcoholic. With this one-pot method, there is no need for tempering the eggs or fear of overcooking the eggs. Also, we do not consume any raw eggs. Isn't this the perfect holiday drink?
Ingredients
Classic Eggnog
- 2 cups (500 ml) Whole Milk
- 1 cup (250 ml) Heavy cream
- 6 large Egg yolks
- ½ cup (100 g) Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Freshly grated Nutmeg + more for garnish
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon + more for garnish
- ⅛ tsp Ground cloves (optional)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Dark rum or Brandy or whiskey (optional)
- 2 large Egg whites optional
- 2 tbsp White sugar optional for egg whites
Instructions
- Egg mixture - In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar along with the cinnamon cloves, and nutmeg. Combine well with a whisk.6 large Egg yolks, ½ cup Sugar, 1 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract, ¼ tsp Freshly grated Nutmeg, ½ tsp Ground cinnamon, ⅛ tsp Ground cloves
- Milk - Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk. Combine well with a whisk.2 cups Whole Milk, 1 cup Heavy cream
- Thicken - Cook on the stove over medium-low heat. Simmer stirring continuously with a spoon. Let the mixture thicken slightly, about 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Chill - Remove from heat, and add the alcohol (I used whiskey in the video). Pour in a pitcher and chill for a few hours.⅓ cup Dark rum or Brandy
- Temper whites - Place egg white with 2 tbsp sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer over a double boiler on medium-low speed. Whisk continuously until the sugar has melted2 large Egg whites, 2 tbsp White sugar
- Whip white - Then place the mixer on the stand, use the whisk attachment, and whip until stiff peaks.
- Fold whites - Fold the egg whites into the cooled eggnog mixture. This can be served warm or at room temperature or returned to the fridge to chill completely.
- Serve - Pour into individual serving glasses. Sprinkle with more cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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