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Betty's Famous Eggnog

Name: Betty's Famous Eggnog
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 12 eggs, separated; 4 ½ cups white sugar; 1 (750 milliliter) bottle bourbon; ½ (750 milliliter) bottle dark rum; 1 ½ quarts whipping cream; 2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk); 1 ½ cups brandy; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, for garnish

Rating: 4.92 stars

13 Ratings
13 Reviews
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My Mom has been making this creamy eggnog for everyone for at least 25 years, and more people ask for it each year. It uses three types of liquor--you do not need the best brands, but do not buy the cheapest either. Note that raw eggs are 'cooked' by the alcohol. Once made, keep the eggnog refrigerated and use within a week, stirring gently before serving to re-incorporate the egg whites that rise to the surface.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

12 eggs, separated
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 (750 milliliter) bottle bourbon
½ (750 milliliter) bottle dark rum
1 ½ quarts whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
1 ½ cups brandy
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Beat the eggs and sugar together in a very large bowl until thick and light-colored. Stir in the bourbon and rum, mixing until sugar has dissolved. Let stand about 1 hour.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
Step 3

Stir the whipping cream and half and half into the egg yolk mixture until thoroughly blended. Slowly stir in the brandy. Fold in the egg whites, blending evenly. Cover and refrigerate two hours before serving. May be stored in the refrigerator up to one week.
Step 4

Serve in small cups or glasses dusted with a pinch of 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:

533 calories; protein 1.8g; carbohydrates 40.2g; fat 24.5g; cholesterol 89mg; sodium 31.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

W. Stalter

11/16/2008

This nog will knock you on your butt! It's almost like a liquor milkshake. I had a hard time finding a bowl big enough to accomodate this large yield I will reduce the recipe next time and likely 1/2 the liquor as well. Easy to make thick creamy texture. Very good. Read More

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(36)

13 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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W. Stalter

11/15/2008

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Nancy Kelley Harris

12/22/2008

WOW! Finally found my lost Mississippi Eggnog recipe here it is..Thanks. The only difference is instead of granulated sugar it uses powdered sugar so it mixes much easier..Once you try this recipe you will never use another. Read More

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Claire

12/19/2008

this is the best eggnog receipe ever!! i had never made it before and it tastes awesome! i brought in a little for my coworkers to sample and they all put in orders for me to make some for them before Christmas! So good!! Read More

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Sloloem

12/25/2011

FYI the yield of this recipe is about 1.5 gallons of nog. Serving size: 1 cup. Read More

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(7)

bflag

11/25/2012

I've always made Eggnog for Thanksgiving and Christmas and it's been an annual hit. But I never recorded the recipe and over the years drifted too far away from the base recipe to where it became average. So this year I searched for a recipe that would bring me back and THIS IS IT! Betty's Eggnog is as good if not better than mine ever was. Absolutely fantastic!...if you think liquor is what defines a good Eggnog...which I do. I used her recipe but was a little more selective with the liquor: 1 bottle of American Honey 1/2 bottle of Meyers dark rum and VSOP brandy. I also added an extra pint of heavy cream and a quart of half and half. PERFECT! Thank you Betty for bringing me back home to the perfect eggnog! Good for breakfast lunch dinner and all thirsty periods in between... Read More

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Arghanaught

12/23/2012

Holy cow! This is SO good!I just finished making it and it is chilling now but I had to sample. I wasn't sure what to do about folding in the eggwhites. They didn't really fully incorporate into the mixture so I left it to chill with marble size bits of eggwhite still floating on the top. Read More

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MPE001

11/22/2020

I make this every year and it has became legendary with friends. I do reduce the bourbon a bit as this will knock you silly! But overall this is my go to recipe. Package it in quart jars for a perfect gift! Read More

Karen Reilly

12/20/2012

This is a great traditional eggnog recipe. My mother used to make it every Christmas and I was searching for a recipe that used bourbon rum and brandy like she did. This is the eggnog I remember! Read More

svaeth

12/29/2013

I've made this three times now and each time it's been a big hit with guests. Read More

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Betty's Famous Eggnog

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 533.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

dietary fiber:

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fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 76 %

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trans fatty acid:

cholesterol: 30 %

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vitamin a iu: 19 %

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vitamin b3 niacin:

niacin equivalents: 2 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin b12: 3 %

vitamin c: 1 %

vitamin e alpha equivalents:

vitamin e iu: 3 %

vitamin e mg:

folate: 1 %

vitamin k: 3 %

pantothenic acid: 2 %

boron:

calcium: 6 %

chromium:

copper: 1 %

fluoride:

iron:

magnesium: 2 %

manganese: 1 %

phosphorus: 6 %

potassium: 2 %

selenium: 1 %

sodium: 1 %

zinc: 2 %

40 butyric:

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80 caprylic:

100 capric:

120 lauric:

140 myristic:

160 palmitic:

180 stearic:

161 palmitol:

181 oleic:

201 eicosen:

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182 linoleic:

183 linolenic:

184 stearidon:

204 arachidon:

205 epa:

225 dpa:

226 dha:

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energy:

thiamin: 2 %

riboflavin: 6 %

monosaccharides:

disaccharides:

vitamin d iu: 8 %

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iodine: 8 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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11/15/2008

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12/22/2008

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12/19/2008

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Sloloem

12/25/2011

FYI the yield of this recipe is about 1.5 gallons of nog. Serving size: 1 cup.

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bflag

11/25/2012

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Arghanaught

12/23/2012

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MPE001

11/22/2020

Karen Reilly

12/20/2012

This is a great traditional eggnog recipe. My mother used to make it every Christmas and I was searching for a recipe that used bourbon rum and brandy like she did. This is the eggnog I remember!

svaeth

12/29/2013

I've made this three times now and each time it's been a big hit with guests.

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