Eggnog (Cooked)

Name: Eggnog (Cooked)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 Cups
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separate yolks and whites (set whites aside); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum (optional); 1/4 cup cream sherry (optional)

Submitted by Dee514

"A slight variation on the "traditional" eggnog, as both the yolks and whites are cooked. Posted by request."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 6 Cups

ingredients

6 large eggs, separate yolks and whites (set whites aside)
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup heavy cream
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
¹⁄₄ cup dark rum (optional)
¹⁄₄ cup cream sherry (optional)

directions

Cook the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and milk in a double boiler until thickened and light lemon colored.
Remove from heat and place in an ice bath, stirring until cold.
Add the half and half and heavy cream.
Heat the egg whites, salt and sugar over a pot of boiling water, stirring constantly, until 140°F.
Remove and beat with a whisk or mixer until stiff peaks form.
Fold this"meringue" into the egg/cream mixture.
Chill for one hour before serving.
Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
Optional: Add 1/4 cup dark rum and 1/4 cup cream sherry to the eggnog and stir well.

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Dee514

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I'm married (53 years to the same lucky guy) and have 2 kids, a daughter 47, a son 43, and 2 beautiful grand daughters (11 yrs and 14 yrs). I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, especially breads :)

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