Recipe: Holiday Eggnog

I will preface this by saying I’m usually not an eggnog fan, but oh my gosh this is truly a delectable treat. Smooth and creamy with a hint of sweetness, this is borderline a dessert. Never again will I buy eggnog from the store to only to let it expire in our fridge. 

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg yolks (highest quality egg you can find)

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 cups milk (I recommend whole)

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

Directions:

• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until light and creamy, I used my stand mixer.

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer. 

• Add a ladleful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time.

• Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. 

• Whisk constantly for a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160° F on a thermometer).

• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

• Pour the eggnog into a container for chilling (I use a mason jar)

• Refrigerate until chilled, it will thicken as it cools.

Optional: add in the booze of your choice 👌🏼