I used to love it. But now, I find myself looking forward to having Egg Nog, but when I actually drink it, I always end up disappointed. I don't know if my tastes have changed, or if egg nog just ain't what it used to be.

Knocking back a glass as we speak.

That was yummy.

Three thumbs up!

I've never had it.

I don't know how people drink that swill.

 

Yet, you will eat that loathsome lye-soaked corn product called hominy. I hate that damned stuff and yet my dad eats it like its chocolate covered raisins.

12 large eggs

1-1/2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 cups whole milk, divided

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups heavy whipping cream

Additional nutmeg, optional

 

In a heavy saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 4 cups milk; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, about 30-35 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl.

 

Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring until milk mixture is cool. (If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth.) Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours.

 

To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. (It is not necessary to beat the cream. Depends on how thick you like your eggnog.) Whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.

 

Makes about 3 quarts.

 

May be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Mason jars work well. Whisk before serving.

 

My mom always put 3 whole cloves in the cooked mixture. I personally prefer it without cloves, but some folks like it better with them.

Oh. Add a generous amount of brandy.

That was yummy.

 

What brand ?

Lots of good memories sitting up late at Christmas having some egg nog and fruitcake with my dad.

 

I'd call that child abuse. LOL

I'd call that child abuse. LOL

 

There are some bad egg nogs and some atrocious fruitcakes. However, some quality egg nog and a tasty fruitcake makes for Christmas to remember. Yum!!!

Not sure I've ever tried it. Just don't like the look of it.

 

Reminds me of wallpaper paste.

I've never had it, but I don't like egg nog suckers so...

I don't know how people drink that swill.

 

Cold and with whiskey or brandy. Delicious!

What brand ?

 

Southern Comfort.