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Homemade Eggnog

Here's how you make Homemade Eggnog
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 8-10m
  • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light rum
  • 4 cups half and half cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine whole milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan; heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes, stirring bringing milk mixture to a boil.

  • Step 2: In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and granulated sugar; whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick (do not allow mixture to boil!).

  • Step 3: Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.

  • Step 4: Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg.

  • Step 5: Refrigerate overnight before serving.


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