Description

This homemade egg nog is the best and certainly better than store-bought. It's easy to make and is ready in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 t. vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for sprinkling
• dollop of whipped cream, for garnish
• optional brandy, bourbon, rum or whiskey*

Steps

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the whipping cream, milk, nutmeg and salt; stir often until mixture reaches a slight simmer.
3. Add a big spoonful of the hot whipping cream and milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.