{"id":369,"date":"2008-12-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/01\/eggnog\/"},"modified":"2017-02-02T12:31:08","modified_gmt":"2017-02-02T17:31:08","slug":"eggnog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=369","title":{"rendered":"Eggnog"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is basically a dessert in a glass. It is very rich and should be served in small portions.<\/p>\n

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You’ll Need:<\/strong><\/div>\n
    \n
  • 4 \u00bd cups whipping cream<\/li>\n
  • 4 \u00bd cups whole milk<\/li>\n
  • 18 large egg yolks<\/li>\n
  • 1 \u00bd cups sugar<\/li>\n
  • 2 \u00bc teaspoons ground nutmeg<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup (about) bourbon (optional)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup (about) dark rum (optional)<\/li>\n
  • Additional ground nutmeg for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Bring cream and whole milk to simmer in large pot.<\/p>\n

    Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl.<\/p>\n

    Gradually whisk in half of hot cream mixture.<\/p>\n

    Return mixture to pot.<\/p>\n

    Stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil).<\/p>\n

    Strain into bowl.<\/p>\n

    Stir in 2 \u00bc teaspoons nutmeg.<\/p>\n

    Cool slightly.<\/p>\n

    Chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)<\/p>\n

    Mix in bourbon and rum to taste. (optional)<\/p>\n

    Divide eggnog among glasses or cups.<\/p>\n

    Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This is basically a dessert in a glass. 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