Home Made Egg Nog

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

bourbon

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Spiced rum can mimic flavors while being more affordable.

Crack 8 eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until light and fluffy.

Add 1.5 cups of milk and 0.5 cups of half and half to the mixture.

Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Heat the mixture on low flame to simmer, ensuring it does not boil.

Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks while whisking to prevent scrambling.

Return the mixture to the stove and let it simmer for about 9 minutes while whisking constantly until it thickens slightly.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

Stir in rum to taste before serving.

Serve in glasses and optionally top with whipped cream.

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