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Homemade Eggnog Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + chilling

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

12 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 quarts milk, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Additional nutmeg, optional

Directions

In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1 qt. of milk. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, about 30-35 minutes.
Pour into a large heat proof bowl; stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
When ready to serve, beat cream in a large bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.

Editor's Note: Eggnog may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Whisk before serving.

Originally published as Homemade Eggnog in Taste of Home December/January 1997, p13

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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by lzf

THis is VERY good!!!! I can not buy my favorite kind at the store any more so I've been looking for one to replace it... FOUND IT!!!! right here!!! I do wish I knew how to make it just abit thicker but other then that its perfect!!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by themacks2006

I make this eggnog every year for our Christmas open house and everybody LOVES it. A definite keeper recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Monarchsmomma

I ve been making this for years. It never fails. So good!

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by sharkie88

Delicious eggnog! Very easy to prepare, and I definitely will be making it again.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by Dshiggy5@aol.com

I never liked eggnog until I made this. I do not buy eggnog in the store because nothing tastes like this recipe! Yummy!!

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