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Amazingly Good Eggnog

This eggnog recipe makes the creamiest homemade eggnog thickened with tempered eggs and flavored with rum, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 6 large eggs separated
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg plus extra for garnish
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 cup dark rum optional
  • Whipped cream optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and separate the egg yolks from the whites. Chill whites for later.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk and spices. Warm over medium heat until steam rises (do not boil).
  3. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl until pale and thick.
  4. Slowly ladle about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
  5. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring, until slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and rum (if using). Let cool, then refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, beat reserved egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into chilled eggnog for extra froth.
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