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Mom's Eggnog


"A traditional eggnog for the holidays. Milk is sweetened and cooked with egg yolks to make a creamy custard. It is then lightened with whipped egg whites and topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. "
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup whipped cream, garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Ladle a small amount of the hot milk into the yolks and quickly whisk in. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the hot milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 4 teaspoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. fold whites into eggnog and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.