Mom's Eggnog

A traditional eggnog for the holidays. Milk is sweetened and cooked with egg yolks to make a creamy custard. It is then lightened with whipped egg whites and topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 426 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 egg whites
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 quarts whole milk
• 1 cup whipped cream, garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Ladle a small amount of the hot milk into the yolks and quickly whisk in. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the hot milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.n

Step 2

In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 4 teaspoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. fold whites into eggnog and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.n