Eggnog

My husband has never tried the eggnog, a Christmas yummy which I have had the opportunity try during one of my office parties some years back. Since it was Christmas Eve in 2008, my hubby decided to make it......






Ingredients: -

- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar,plus 1 tbsp on the side
- 1 pint of of whole milk (2 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3 oz of bourbon
- 1 tsp of grated nutmeg (can use ground nutmeg as well)
- 4 egg whites

1) In a bowl, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in colour.
2) Gradually add the 1/3 sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set Aside.
3) In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring to just a boil, stirring occasionally.
4) Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture.
5) Then, return everything to the pot and cook until mixture reaches a boil.
6) Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl and set aside in the fridge to chill (at least 3 hours or more)
7) In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to a soft peak.
8) Gradually add the 1 tbsp of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
9) Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

Ta da.....my hubby's creation. It was nice.....

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