Homemade Eggnog
The scent of freshly grated nutmeg will have your lips drawn to this smooth, silky tasting goodness. It has a nice mellow richness, yet light and creamy. A holiday drink to make you feel festive and enjoy all year round.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 fl. oz (2 c.) heavy whipping cream
- 12 fl. oz (1 ½ c.) milk
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 ½ tsp fresh grated nutmeg
- ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar together.
- Place a saucepan over low-medium heat, add heavy cream, milk, and sea salt. Stir occasionally and allow to heat for 15 minutes. Never bring to a boil.
- While gently whisking slowly pour ½ cup of hot milk mixture into the egg mix. This allows for tempering of the eggs. Once fully incorporated, slowly pour in another ½ cup while gently whisking.
- Next add tempered eggs to pot of milk mixture, gently whisking. Do so until all egg mixture is added. Whisk and allow eggnog to cook for an additional 10 minutes which will become slightly thicker. Check to see if reaches appropriate temperature of 160 ℉ using food grade thermometer.
- Remove from heat, then strain eggnog. Add in fresh grated nutmeg and pure vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly place in preferable a glass container or even mason jars. Place into refrigerator uncovered to cool for at least 4 hours.
- Pour into your favor drinking glass over ice or just serve chilled topped with a dash (1/8 tsp) of freshly grated nutmeg. Enjoy !!!