Cooked Custard Eggnog

A classic eggnog recipe for holiday enjoyment.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart milk
  • 6 eggs
  • dash of salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup whipping cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat milk but do not boil. Beat the eggs and salt in a large bowl; gradually add the sugar.

Step 2

Stir 1/4 of the hot milk into the egg mixture.

Step 3

Add the rest of the mixture of hot milk stirring constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens.

Step 4

Stir in the nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.

Step 5

Set hot pan into a larger pan of ice or kitchen sink for 10 minutes to cool.



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