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Homemade Eggnog

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)

 

Instructions

  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a low boil.
  • Remove from heat and stream milk into eggs whisking constantly.
  • Pour mixture back into saucepan and cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until it thicken, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bourbon and refrigerate until chilled before serving.