Mamaw's Eggnog

"My Mamaw always made this thick heavenly egg nog at Christmas time. She never put alcohol in it, but you could if you wanted. It's so good and rich its like drinking dessert."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
16
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ingredients

  • 12 cup sugar, divided in half
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 4 cups warm milk
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 cups whipped cream, beaten stiff
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • nutmeg
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directions

  • Beat 1/4 cup sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
  • Add milk and cook in a doulble boiler until mixture coats a spoon.
  • Let cool and chill.
  • Add salt to egg whites, beat, gradually adding in 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold egg whites and whipped cream into egg/milk mixture one at a time.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Chill very well.
  • Stir before serving, pour into cups and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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I am a homemaker with 2 children, a son in law, a dog and a cat. I've been married to my wonderful husband for over 30 years. I have always LOVED to cooked and experiment. I have recently started cooking for the public and it?s going well. ?
 
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