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Classic Eggnog Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Gradually add sugar to eggs In a large-ish glass mixing bowl, whisking until mixed.
Step #2 Set aside.
Step #3 Stir together half & half, milk, & salt in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
Step #4 Cook, stirring every once in awhile, 12-15 mins or just until mixture begins to bubble around edges of pan (do not boil).
Step #5 Gradually stir half of hot milk mixture into egg mixture.
Step #6 Stir egg mixture into remaining hot milk mixture in Dutch oven.
Step #7 Cook mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture slightly thickens & thermometer registers 160 degrees (about 30 mins).
Step #8 Remove from heat & stir one min.
Step #9 Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a serving bowl.
Step #10 Stir inn bourbon, brandy, & vanilla; let cool 1 hr.
Step #11 Cover up & chill at least 4 hrs.
Step #12 Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer unti soft peaks form.
Step #13 Fold whipped cream into chilled eggnog, & sprinkle with nutmeg.
Enjoy the Classic Eggnog recipe