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egg nog

Egg Nog

A rich, creamy holiday drink gently cooked with warm spices. Perfect for small festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • Optional: ¼ cup rum or bourbon

Method
 

  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
  2. Heat milk, cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon until steaming (not boiling).
  3. Slowly whisk hot milk into yolks to temper.
  4. Pour mixture back into the pot and cook on low until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (and rum if using).
  6. Chill or serve warm with extra nutmeg on top.

Notes

u003cliu003eUse maple syrup instead of sugar for a deeper flavor.u003cbru003eAdd a cinnamon stick to the pot for extra spice.u003cbru003eMake it dairy-free using almond milk + coconut cream.u003c/liu003e