Homemade Eggnog

This is a Heritage Recipe

Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.

“Our family Christmas party isn’t complete unless we have Grandma’s Eggnog!”

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Ingredients

1 quart half and half
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
7 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites
2 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar

Instructions

Bring half and half, first listed sugar, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract to a boil.
Meanwhile in a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of boiled half and half to yolks and whisk quickly. Add about 1/4 cup more of boiled mixture and whisk smooth. Repeat with another small amount and gradually add remaining amount.
Add bourbon and for very best flavor allow to cool overnight in refrigerator.
Whisk egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff peaks and fold into cold eggnog.
Pour in glasses and if desired add a sprinkle of nutmeg.