This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“Our family Christmas party isn’t complete unless we have Grandma’s Eggnog!”
Ingredients
- 1 quart half and half
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- 7 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Bring half and half, first listed sugar, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract to a boil.
- Meanwhile in a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of boiled half and half to yolks and whisk quickly. Add about 1/4 cup more of boiled mixture and whisk smooth. Repeat with another small amount and gradually add remaining amount.
- Add bourbon and for very best flavor allow to cool overnight in refrigerator.
- Whisk egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff peaks and fold into cold eggnog.
- Pour in glasses and if desired add a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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