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Homemade Eggnog
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 210 Minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
12 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 quarts milk, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups whipping cream
additional nutmeg (optional)
Directions:
1. In a heavy 4-qt saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt.
2. Gradually add 1 qt of milk.
3. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160F-170F, about 30-35 minutes.
4. Pour into a large heatproof bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk.
5. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until mixture is cool.
6. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
8. When ready to serve, beat cream in a mixing bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled milk mixture.
9. Pour into a chilled 5-qt punch bowl.
10. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com