Classic Cooked Egg Nog
Courtesy of The incredible edible egg™ 12 Servings • 10 Min. Cook Time • 6 Hrs. Chill Time • Holiday appetizers| Ingredients |
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| 6 eggs |
| 1/4 c. sugar |
| 1/4 tsp. salt (optional) |
| 4 c. milk, divided |
| 1 tsp. vanilla |
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| GARNISHES AND STIR-INS: |
| (Choose 1 or several) |
| Chocolate curls |
| Maraschino cherries |
| Cinnamon sticks |
| Orange slices |
| Extracts or flavorings |
| Peppermint sticks or candy canes |
| Flavored brandy or liqueur |
| Plain brandy, rum or whiskey |
| Fruit juice or nectar |
| Sherbet or ice cream |
| Ground nutmeg |
| Whipped cream |
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 c. of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in remaining 2 c. milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.
3. Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired. Serve immediately.
*For faster preparation, heat milk until very warm before stirring milk into eggs and sugar.
*MICROWAVE: In 2-quart liquid measure or bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired, until thoroughly blended. Set aside. In l -quart liquid measure or bowl, cook 2 c. of the milk on full power until bubbles form at edges, about 5 to 6 min. Stir into egg mixture. Cook on 50% power until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F, about 5 to 6 min. Stir in remaining 2 c. milk and vanilla. Continue as above.
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