It was quite a happy holiday season at my house thanks in part to this homemade eggnog. We had a Christmas cookie swap one Friday before Christmas, and I thought it would be fun to make some eggnog to drink with our cookies. We were not disappointed! This is the best eggnog I have ever had the pleasure of drinking, and I don't think I will ever buy another carton of eggnog again.
I had made Alton Brown's eggnog a couple years ago, but I made the cooked version. This year, with my fear of consuming raw eggs all but gone, I decided to try the uncooked version. I made sure to buy my eggs from a reputable source, The Sunspot, and found the freshest eggs they had. The uncooked version is definitely the way to go; which makes sense, since that is how eggnog was originally made. It isn't as heavy as store-bought eggnog, and it has a much more delicate flavor.
The eggnog was surprisingly easy to make, too. I made the first batch this year with Eva, and it was ready before we knew it. I think we were both expecting it to be a bit more complicated than it actually was. All in all, it is a simple and delicious recipe and a real crowd pleaser. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
Eggnog
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites
Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.
