Originally Published, December 15, 2013
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BASIC EGGNOG INGREDIENTS
6 egg yolks (reserve the egg whites)
4 cups whole milk (can use low fat milk, but it will not thicken without the cream of whole milk)
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Cloves and Nutmeg (optional)
ADD:
1/4 C. Cranberry juice (or Cranberry sauce)
Dehydrated Cranberries (optional for topping)
Whipped cream (optional for topping
Heat milk in a saucepan, slowly over low heat. Beat egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add cranberry juice or sauce to yolk and beat again until light and fluffy. . When the milk is heated, ladle some of the milk into the egg mixture (this will temper the mixture and prevent the eggs from lumping up in the hot milk). Continue to heat as the Eggnog thickens. Allow to cool, then refrigerate, Or it's ready to drink hot. Dollop with Whipped Cream and a Sprinkle of Dehydrated cranberries on top. This has a sweet/tart flavor, so adjust the cranberry to your liking.
****Cranberry liqueur or Cranberry Syrup may be used. Adjust to taste.
**Egg whites can be used in other cooking requiring egg whites, or whip them up with a little sugar and 1 tsp. cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, and dollop on top of the eggnog for a topping. Sprinkle with favorite spice if desired. Garnish with Cinnamon stir stick if desired.
***If you want a richer/thicker eggnog add 2 cups heavy cream or half and half and heat with the whole milk. More calories, but very tasty.
**** Adjust sweetener and ingredients to suit your special dietary needs and taste. The spices can be adjusted and optional, to suit the ones you like, but the finished product will be altered.
*Note: This is a cooked eggnog, so there is no risk using raw eggs or raw milk.
For additional Eggnog Variations refer to the Archives
For the Basic Eggnog Tutorial refer to the link: http://justfowlingaround.weebly.com/holidays/just-fowling-around-basic-eggnog
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