Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is the perfect holiday treat
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda
- dash salt
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2/3 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Whisk together in heavy saucepan or top of double boiler the eggs, sugar, and salt. Gradually add half the milk. Cook and stir until temperature reads 160-170F or until mixture coats a metal spoon. Do NOT overcook! Pour into heat proof bowl, stir in vanilla. Add nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in ice water bath, stirring frequently until mixture has cooled.Refrigerate at least 3 hours. When ready to serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold gently into egg mixture. Pour into chilled glasses. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve immediately.