Eggnog from Scratch Recipe
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Eggnog from Scratch

By: MGM Grand 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by Annette   view full review
This was fantastic eggnog. As a safety precaution, we tempered the eggs by first heating 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by warren   view full review
Awesome! I just made a double batch of it. I did change a few things though. I used powdered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by KELLY49855   view full review
My kids LOVED this more than store bought! It also tastes great in Eggnog bread recipes!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by PLATYPUS22279   view full review
Made this last Christmas and everyone raved! One change I made was straining egg nog just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by ALICIAPENNEY   view full review
This is an extraordinary eggnog recipe, but my guests found it way too sweet. I halved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by Gospelmusiclady   view full review
All I can say we had a great party! Everyone loves this eggnog. It went very quickly!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by DiamondGirl amanecer   view full review
I used this recipe because I needed to utilize 6 egg yolks from a dessert I made. It was my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by kboss   view full review
My Husband followed this recipe and it was the HIT of our annual Christmas party...destined to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Chuck   view full review
Fantastic!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by hannies   view full review
too sweet for me. thick and smooth but I will reduce the sugar next time.

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