Classic Eggnog Recipe

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This Classic Eggnog is delicious topped with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg, a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

Servings: 20

Active time: 30 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg(s), separated
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1 qt (4 cups) heavy cream
2 c whole milk
2-3 c dark rum, bourbon or brandy (optional)
2 Tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
ground nutmeg or cinnamon to taste

Preparation

Place egg yolks in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until combined.
Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick and pale yellow.
Stir in cream and milk, then rum and vanilla, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled or as long as overnight. Just before serving, beat room temperature egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Stir egg yolk mixture. Then gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour eggnog into punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Notes

Nutrition information does not include any optional alcohol.

Nutrition

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (3/4 cup without alcohol)
Total Servings 20

Amount Per Serving:

Nutrition Category	Amount
Calories	280
Calories from Fat	190
Total Fat	21g (32% DV)
Saturated Fat	12g (60% DV)
Trans Fat	0.5g
Cholesterol	180mg (60% DV)
Sodium	65mg (3% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	18g (6% DV)
Dietary Fiber	0g (0% DV)
Sugars	17g
Protein	5g
Vitamin A	15%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%
Iron	2%

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Why use Safest Choice™ Eggs in this recipe?

Bring back the eggs! Safe, homemade eggnog is here. No risk of Salmonella, as you’d find in ordinary eggs. So, celebrate!

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★★★★★ The Classic Eggnog recipe is outstanding. I made this recipe for family and friends and it was definitely something that will become a tradition in our household. Everything was just right--right down to the consistency which is often an issue for my husband. This recipe made a great, creamy eggnog that had tons of flavor but was not too sweet.

Thanks!
by JennyG65 on 01/03/12

★★★★★ RECIPES ARE GREAT ADD MORE CAN I ADD SOME
by RBowles on 12/27/11

★★★★★ This is better than most recipes that call for an entire pound of sugar. Not too sweet but thick and rich. Love the light egg nog version too! But nothing beats the "fully leaded" classic!
by ChefLo on 12/24/11

★★★★★ by biggmoma47 on 12/23/11