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Amazingly Good Eggnog

This amazingly good eggnog recipe is thickened with egg yolks, flavored with warm spices, and a splash of rum for a creamy, festive adult beverage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2.5 cups light rum
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Combine milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan over low heat; stir and heat for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-low; Gradually bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  2. Whisk egg yolks in a large bowl until they turn light yellow. Add sugar; whisk until light and fluffy.
  3. Pour some of the hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture; whisk quickly to avoid scrambling eggs. Continue adding hot milk and whisking until all milk is incorporated.
  4. Pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 3 minutes; do not boil.
  5. Strain; let cool for 1 hour. Stir in cream, rum, remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 255mgSodium: 168mgSugar: 32g

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