Egg Nog
The egg nog recipe isn't just for the holidays. It's rich, creamy, and spiced up with vanilla and nutmeg. Add an extra kick with a good glug of bourbon or keep it as it is. You can't go wrong either way. It's hard not to try to lick the bottom of your glass!
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup reddi whip or homemade whip cream (divided)
- 3 egg whites* optional
- 2 ounces bourbon optional
- 2 whole star anise garnish (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks optional
Equipment
- stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 2 glasses
Instructions
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Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and the mixture forms a ribbon. Add the vanilla, nutmeg, milk and heavy cream. Mix well.
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Add 1 ounce of bourbon (if using) in each glass. Pour yolk mixture over bourbon. Top with Redi Whip or whip cream. Garnish with whole star anise, nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick.
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See note for egg whites.
Recipe Notes
Egg whites- Traditional egg nog incorporates whipped egg whites. If you're concerned about raw egg whites, use cartoned egg whites. If you'd like to make it this way, whip 3 egg whites with a tablespoon of sugar until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the yolk/milk mixture and serve.
This makes the egg nog nice and thick. Personally, I think the whip cream achieves the same effect and then I've got whites for breakfast in the morning. Plus, I can get it in the glass faster this way too. :)