Eggnog - Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat combine milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Whisk frequently bringing mixture ALMOST to boiling.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Gradually add sugar a couple of tablespoons at a time whisking thoroughly before each addition.

Step 3

Using a ladle add about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture; whisking thoroughly. Keep adding the hot cream; whisking thoroughly between each addition. When most of the hot mixture has been combined with the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it) pour it back into the saucepan.

Step 4

Cook on medium heat until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F; whisking constantly and also making sure to use a spoon for the edges of the pan.

Step 5

Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. The mixture will be slightly thickened but will thicken more as it cools.

Step 6

Pour into glasses and lightly dust the top with cinnamon.

Step 7

Notes

Step 8

Choose your favorite or mix them together for the full batch.

Step 9

If serving to kids and adults, just add the alcohol to the individual glasses to your preferred taste. Mix in the alcohol with the vanilla extract.