Eggnog

Merry Christmas!! I hope you had a fantastic day yesterday, full of gifts, friends, and family.

In this post Christmas haze, I thought it was the perfect time to enjoy a bit of eggnog. And this recipe is sure to make you never buy store bought nog again!

Ingredients

1 & 1/3 cups soy milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 & 1/3 cups cream
3/4 tsp vanilla extract


Step 1: In a sauce pan combine the milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon, and over low heat, slowly bring to a boil.
 

You don't have to use soy, you can use whichever type of milk you use at home.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. 

Save the egg whites to make an omelet.

 Step 3: Mix until fully combined, and mixture is fluffy.

Step 4: When milk mixture has boiled, take off heat.  Add about a tablespoon of milk at a time to the egg mixture. Do this for about 1/2 cups worth, until the egg is at the same temperature as the milk.

As tedious as this is, it's really important, or instead of eggnog, you'll end up with scrambled eggs!

 Step 5: Add the rest of the milk into the egg and mix well.

Step 6: Add the mixture back into the saucepan, and bring to an almost boil.

Step 7: Remove saucepan from heat, and add cream

You can use light or heavy cream. Totally your call. Light keeps it a little less of a calorie nightmare, but heavy makes a bit more divine.

Add bourbon

The bourbon is optional, and you can keep this as non-alcoholic if you prefer. I've heard you can also substitute in rum if you like that better.

and vanilla extract. Give it a good mix. 

Step 8: Let sit for a few minutes. Transfer to a jug or bottle

Step 9:  Put in fridge to cool. Give it at least 5-6 hours so the eggnog has completely cooled.  Even better if you can leave it in overnight.

Step 10: Pour into a eggnog worthy glass, and enjoy!