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    Classic Cooked Christmas Egg-Nog (alcoho


    Source of Recipe


    Agnes

    Recipe Introduction






    List of Ingredients




    6 Eggs
    1/4 c Sugar
    1/4 ts Salt, optional
    1 qt Milk, divided
    1 ts Vanilla
    Garnishes or stir-ins
    Garnishes and Stir-Ins (Choose 1 or several):

    Chocolate curls
    Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon
    Extracts of flavorings
    Fruit juice or nectar
    Ground nutmeg
    Maraschino cherries
    Orange slices
    Peppermint sticks or candy canes
    Sherbet or ice cream
    Whipping cream, whipped

    Recipe



    In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 cups of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160 degrees F.

    Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover and regfigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.

    Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts or 12 (1/2 cup) servings.

    Alcohol additions:
    Flavored brandy or liqueur
    Plain brandy, run or whiskey

 

 

 


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