The holidays are upon us, which means egg nog is filling the shelves at your local grocery store. This creamy treat is a seasonal favorite, but have you ever tried making your own? Once you try it, you may never go back to the mass-produced options at the grocery store because this stuff is liquid gold! Though not low calorie, it has a whipped lightness that makes it a refreshing treat. Make a batch and serve it at your holiday party with a tray of Mrs. Fields cookies. (We love it with our cinnamon sugar Nibblers bite-sized cookies, but feel free to choose your own favorite.) And one more thing--use fresh nutmeg for best results.
Homemade Egg Nog
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
4 egg whites
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until they become light and lemony in color. Add the 1/3 cup of sugar and beat until sugar is completely dissolved, then add the milk, cream, and bourbon and nutmeg. Stir well. In a separate mixing bowl of an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks begin to form. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar as it is mixing, and whip until peaks are stiff and hold their shape. Gently fold the egg whites into the milk mixture until the two are combined and texture is smooth and creamy. Chill before serving.
HINT: Leave the bourbon out for a non-alcoholic version.
HINT: The recipe contains raw eggs, so be sure to warn anyone with health concerns before serving.
Recipe: Homemade Egg Nog
The holidays are upon us, which means egg nog is filling the shelves at your local grocery store. This creamy treat is a seasonal favorite, but have you ever tried making your own? Once you try it, you may never go back to the mass-produced options at the grocery store because this stuff is liquid gold! Though not low calorie, it has a whipped lightness that makes it a refreshing treat. Make a batch and serve it at your holiday party with a tray of Mrs. Fields cookies. (We love it with our cinnamon sugar Nibblers bite-sized cookies, but feel free to choose your own favorite.) And one more thing--use fresh nutmeg for best results.
Homemade Egg Nog
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
4 egg whites
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until they become light and lemony in color. Add the 1/3 cup of sugar and beat until sugar is completely dissolved, then add the milk, cream, and bourbon and nutmeg. Stir well. In a separate mixing bowl of an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks begin to form. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar as it is mixing, and whip until peaks are stiff and hold their shape. Gently fold the egg whites into the milk mixture until the two are combined and texture is smooth and creamy. Chill before serving.
HINT: Leave the bourbon out for a non-alcoholic version.
HINT: The recipe contains raw eggs, so be sure to warn anyone with health concerns before serving.