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Eggnog from Scratch

SUBMITTED BY: MGM Grand  PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl 

"It is relatively easy to toss a few quarts of eggnog and a bottle of rum into a punch bowl, but take the time to make some eggnog from scratch and you will be amazed how great real eggnog can be."
Eggnog from Scratch Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 12 jumbo egg yolks
  • 1 pound granulated sugar
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 quart heavy cream, lightly whipped
  • 1 liter spiced rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat yolks in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar. Beat until mixture thickens. Stir in milk and rum. Pour into a large punch bowl and chill for 3-4 hours.
  2. Fold in whip cream before serving. Garnish with freshly ground nutmeg.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2007 by Annette 
This was fantastic eggnog. As a safety precaution, we tempered the eggs by first heating 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2005 by KELLY49855 
My kids LOVED this more than store bought! It also tastes great in Eggnog bread recipes!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2007 by warren 
Awesome! I just made a double batch of it. I did change a few things though. I used powdered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 2, 2007 by PLATYPUS22279 
Made this last Christmas and everyone raved! One change I made was straining egg nog just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2007 by Xnyebonylove0 
All I can say we had a great party! Everyone loves this eggnog. It went very quickly! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2008 by gmcl 
Excellent, especially for a very quick recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2006 by Chuck 
Fantastic!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2007 by GodivaGirl 
My husband and son love to make this every year for the holidays! The store brand just won't do!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2006 by trishthedish725 
There is nothing better than homemade egg nog!! MORE


 
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