Old-Fashioned Eggnog

Name: Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Ingredients: 12 eggs; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 quarts whole milk, divided; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; Whipped cream, additional nutmeg and cinnamon sticks, optional

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

12 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 quarts whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream, additional nutmeg and cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

1

In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1-qt. of milk. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath; stir frequently until cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
2

When ready to serve, beat cream in a bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch bowl. If desired, top with dollops of whipped cream, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve with cinnamon sticks.