Basic Eggnog

Sugar and milk are beaten into egg yolks over heat and then chilled before adding rum and whipped cream in this recipe for the traditional holiday beverage.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add milk and mix well.n

Step 2

Stir frequently and cook over hot water until mixture thickens to coat a metal spoon.n

Step 3

Mix in rum and chill.n

Step 4

Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chilled egg mixture, pour into glasses and top with freshly grated nutmeg.n