What is a simple but tasty recipe for eggnog?
Homemade Eggnog From Taste of Home Says Pat Waymire of Yellow Springs, Ohio, “This holiday treat is well worth the time it takes to make it.” INGREDIENTS 12 eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 quarts milk, divided 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups heavy whipping cream Additional nutmeg, optional SERVINGS 14 CATEGORY Beverages METHOD Chill PREP 50 min. TOTAL 50 min. DIRECTIONS In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1 qt. of milk. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, about 30-35 minutes. Pour into a large heat proof bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. When ready to serve, beat cream in a mixing bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch b
Not so long ago it was safe to use raw eggs to drink. However in the UK many eggs are contaminated with salmonella. Buying the Lion brand of eggs ensures that they have been checked but it is not guaranteed free of it. Eggs must be cooked in order to eliminate any traces of it especially if you are pregnant, young, elderly or have a weak immune system. I would strongly advise searching for an eggnog recipe which involves cooking the eggs first. Try searching google for: eggnog recipe salmonella that way you will get recipes from people who have already realised the dangers.
No Egg “Eggnog” 6 cups milk 1 package instant vanilla pudding and pie filling — (4-serving size) 4 teaspoons rum extract 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg — divided 2 cups heavy cream — (1 pint) 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar In a punch bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix; mix well. Add the rum extract and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; mix well and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form. Add half of the whipped cream mixture to the milk mixture; stir until well blended. Dollop the remaining whipped cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Serve immediately.
