Chef John's Homemade Eggnog
Imagine a luxuriously textured bourbon-spiked custard being sipped through a thin layer of nutmeg-scented meringue. Based on Alton Brown's famous version, this eggnog is vastly superior to the store-bought product.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
Cook's Note:
Be sure to use the freshest ingredients you can find-eggs, milk, and cream--and freshly grate the nutmeg.
Editor's Note:
This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
463 calories; protein 11.5g; carbohydrates 28.2g; fat 30.7g; cholesterol 298.6mg; sodium 135.1mg.
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