Eggnog – Love this holiday favorite

Eggnog – The best thing going around Christmas time.

Origin

Origins. While no one knows who invented this taste treat, most historians and foodies generally agree it originated in medieval Britain. The upper classes were the only ones to have access to the milk, sherry, and eggs required to make the first version, so it began as an exclusive beverage.

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Eggnog

The best thing going around Christmas time.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill: 4 hours hours

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 307kcal

Ingredients

• ▢ 6 beaten egg yolks
• ▢ 2 cups milk
• ▢ 1/3 cup sugar
• ▢ 3 tbsp light rum
• ▢ 3 tbsp bourbon
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla

Whipped Topping

• ▢ 1 cup whipping cream
• ▢ 2 tbsp sugar
• ▢ ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  In a large heavy saucepan mix the egg yolks, milk, and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat til mixture just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
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  Place saucepan in a sink or large bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in rum, bourbon and vanilla Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
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  Just before serving in a mixing bowl beat the cream and tbsp of sugar till soft peaks form. Transfer chilled egg mixture to a punch bowl. Fold in the whipped cream mixture. Serve at once. Sprink each serving with nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 155mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.5mg