Real Eggnog

Beverages Recipes

Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings.

• 12 egg yolks
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 1 quart milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 to 2 cups rum (optional) freshly grated nutmeg

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl, until smooth. Combine milk, cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan and heat slowly until mixture just reaches a boil. In a thin stream, whisk the hot milk into the yolks and sugar, whisking constantly. Return mixture to pan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until mixture coats the back of the spoon (about 12 minutes; do not let mixture boil). When thick, pour into a large bowl and let cool. Stir in the half-and-half and rum, if using. Chill for 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle each serving with grated nutmeg.

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