Eggnog

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 traditional version of classic eggnog is suspected of having roots dating to George Washington's era, but it certainly pulls out all the stops. A creamy blend of egg yolks, egg whites, heavy cream, milk, rum, brandy, and sherry, it requires aging at least 5 to 10 days to achieve its remarkable mellow taste. 

This rich eggnog is made the old-fashioned way by blending beaten egg yolks, whipped egg whites, sugar, and heavy cream with bourbon, rum and brandy. A dusting of nutmeg accents the creamy flavors. 

It's taken me several years to perfect this recipe. Now everyone asks, 'When are you making the eggnog?!!' This uses cooked eggs for safety, and you can use more or less rum to taste. It's a bit of work to make, but well worth it. You'll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Enjoy! 

No Christmas is complete without eggnog! 

Whipped cream and rum are folded into a cooked vanilla custard in this version of the seasonal beverage. When serving, rest the bowl of eggnog in a bowl of ice. 

This is a sugar-free version of a Christmas favorite. It is best to make it just before serving. 

Homemade eggnog is rich, extravagant, irresistible. But the ingredients - heavy cream, raw eggs, sugar and booze - give one pause. A few years back, I discovered a delicious high-flavor, no-risk alternative: milk punch, made with whole milk (no cream, no eggs). And it's easy to make. No cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream: Just mix and freeze. Make a pitcher today, and stick it in the freezer for the season. The spirits keep the milk from freezing; the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. But remember, it's potent - one of my friends calls it 'the adult milkshake'! 

This 'made-from-scratch' eggnog recipe calls for heating the eggs and sugar, then adding milk, vanilla extract, and nutmeg, and heating the mixture until it thickens to make a cooked version of the holiday favorite. 

This punch is so delicious, I sometimes make a batch without the rum because the kids enjoy it as much as the adults! 

An extremely rich Holiday drink made with eggs and rum. Whipped cream and whipped egg whites folded in for a melt-in-your-mouth smoothness. 

It wouldn't be Christmas without one (or several!). If you have a home espresso machine, this is a great holiday coffee treat. 

Good old-fashioned eggnog flavored with vanilla and rum extract. Be sure to make extra! This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. 

This is my holiday version of a white Russian. It is smooth, almost chocolaty, and not overpowering. 

Tonja was born in the 1940's and this is her cousin Toni's boyfriend's grandmother's eggnog, so I'm guessing this is from the mid-1800's and probably dates much earlier. The original recipe called for half milk and half cream, but I use half and half. Delicious and simple, but be warned, Granny apparently liked a kick! I've made it from scratch and with the modern equivalents and it's fantastic either way. Do yourself a favor and use a mixer for everything. Those who like eggnog LOVE this recipe. I never leave a party with leftovers. 

Using ready-made eggnog from the dairy case means no eggs to cook for this spirited, coffee flavored holiday cup.  

You will enjoy this Christmas beverage because you can change the flavor of ice cream to what ever you like or leave out the peppermint candies without any adverse results. Peppermint ice cream can be substituted for vanilla.  

This recipe provides direction for making the traditional holiday beverage from scratch. Chill several hours before serving. 

This recipe is good for those who are allergic to eggs, and those who would like an eggnog free of worries. French vanilla pudding, with a little rum flavoring, and nutmeg, and they'll never know. 

Skim milk, instant pudding mix, egg substitute, vanilla extract and nutmeg create this all-time favorite holiday drink It's best when refrigerated overnight.