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This weeks Holiday Delight: Home Made Eggnog
Egg Nog is one of those holiday delights that is either loved or hated by all. It has an acquired flavor. Most dont even think to make it as they can simply buy it at the store. Store bought eggnog flavor can defer greatly from one brand to the next so with a home made recipe, the flavor is always delicious every time. This recipe should be a starting point to making delicious eggnog and can be altered to fit your needs.
Ingredients
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. heavy cream
1/3 c. bourbon or rum (optional) and Whipped cream, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
1 Combine milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat. Slowly bring mixture to a low boil.
2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in color. Slowly add hot milk mixture to egg yolks in batches to temper the eggs and whisk until combined.
3 Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick (and coats the back of a spoon) but does not boil. (If using a candy thermometer, mixture should reach 160º.)
4 Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and, if using, booze.
5 Refrigerate until chilled.
6 When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.
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