Eggnog II

This recipe provides direction for making the traditional holiday beverage from scratch. Chill several hours before serving.

• Calories: 611 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 ¼ cups milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the eggs, milk and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture coats a metal spoon.n

Step 2

Remove from heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a sink or bowl of ice water and stirring 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Chill 4 to 24 hours.n

Step 3

Before serving, whip the cream and 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. Transfer chilled egg mixture to a punch bowl. Fold in whipped cream mixture and serve at once. Sprinkle each serving with nutmeg.n