Eggnog from Scratch

Name: Eggnog from Scratch
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 12 jumbo egg yolks; 1 pound granulated sugar; 1 quart whole milk; 1 liter spiced rum; 1 quart heavy cream, lightly whipped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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 at how great real eggnog can be. Garnish with freshly ground nutmeg.

Recipe by MGM Grand

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

12

Ingredients

12 jumbo egg yolks
1 pound granulated sugar
1 quart whole milk
1 liter spiced rum
1 quart heavy cream, lightly whipped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar. Beat until mixture thickens. Stir in milk and rum. Pour into a large punch bowl and chill for 3 to 4 hours.
Fold in lightly whipped heavy cream with vanilla before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.