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Luscious Eggnog

SUBMITTED BY: Carolyn

"When serving, keep the bowl of eggnog resting in a bowl of ice to keep it well chilled!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rum (optional)
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy, saucepan, combine eggs, white sugar, and salt; gradually stir in milk. Stirring constantly, cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, until mixture just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Place saucepan over ice water until custard cools, and then refrigerate until chilled.
  2. In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in rum and yellow food coloring. Fold whipped cream mixture into the cooled custard. Pour into serving bowl, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by SHER1950
This was a wonderful recipe, but I see that many who reviewed this recipe no little about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by Kathy Willie
This was absolutely the best. We live in Russia and can't get eggnog here. This tasted just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by JUD121
I loved the consistency. Suggest whirling eggs, sugar, salt and milk in blender before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2005 by TRICKYNIKKI1
Yummy! I wanted a great recipe that conained no raw eggs and this was it! A few cloves and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JENNIFER72_00
What a waste of time and money. I'm so glad I tasted this before serving it to anyone. I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by MAIMORRIS
Pretty decent! Not too different from my Mother in Law's eggnog, which is to DIE for! A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by DMX
I LOVE THIS RECIPE. I'VE ALWAYS LOVED EEGNOG BUT THIS IS EVEN BETTER!!!!Thanks for the recipe!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by SMITTIN
This was the best eggnog. I modified it for a half gallon and it took like 30 minutes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Daniela
Very good!! The only thing I changed was using only the YOLKS not the entire egg!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by Luvs2Cook!
Not one of us liked this! MORE

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