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Homemade Eggnog Recipe
This homemade eggnog is made from whole milk, cream, eggs, and rum. Serve this smooth, rich, and creamy drink for a Christmas party.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
eggs
Servings:
12
Author:
Laura Warnke
Ingredients
8
eggs
separated
1-1/2
cups
sugar
1-1/2
cups
light rum OR 2 Tablespoons rum flavoring
2
Tablespoons
finely ground nutmeg
the finer ground, the better
2
cups
heavy cream
6
cups
milk
Kitchen Equipment Needed
large mixing bowls
Hand Mixer
Gallon
Pitcher
Instructions
Beat the whites of 8 eggs until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Beat the yolks of 8 eggs until thick and lemon colored.
Gradually beat in sugar with the egg yolks.
Add the light rum or rum flavoring and ground nutmeg. Beat until mixed.
With a whisk or spoon, stir in 2 cups of heavy cream and all of the milk.
Add the egg white mixture to the rum mixture; fold together until blended.
Chill the eggnog until ready to serve. Stir with a whisk before serving.