Classic Eggnog
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Nothing says holiday like a glass of eggnog. This classic recipe will keep you well-equipped for years of entertaining.
This recipe makes 16 servings
Classic Eggnog
| Nutritional Info | |
|---|---|
| Per each of 16 servings: | - |
| cal | 321 |
| pro | 6 g |
| total fat | 22 g |
| sat. fat | 12 g |
| carb | 14 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 265 mg |
| sodium | 47 mg |
| potassium | 141 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 11% |
| iron | 5% |
| vit A | 2% |
| folate | 14% |
Ingredients
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16 egg yolks
1-1/3 cups icing sugar
3-3/4 cups milk
3 cups whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1-1/2 cups bourbon or dark rum or brandy
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Preparation:
In saucepan, whisk egg yolks with sugar until smooth. Whisk in milk and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cream; cook over medium heat, stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the remaining cream and vanilla; strain into bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Whisk in bourbon; cover and chill for 2 hours. Transfer to punch bowl.
In bowl, lightly whip remaining cream; fold into eggnog. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Stir in 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the remaining cream and vanilla; strain into bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Whisk in bourbon; cover and chill for 2 hours. Transfer to punch bowl.
In bowl, lightly whip remaining cream; fold into eggnog. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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Source: Canadian Living Special Issue: Holiday Baking 2009
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