Homemade Holiday Egg Nog
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- cinnamon and nutmeg to sprinkle on top
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Double boiler
- Spoon
- Sieve
Here is how:
1) Whisk together eggs, syrup and salt and then mix in 2 cups of the milk.
2) Place on top of double boiler.
3) Cook, stirring continuously until mixture thickens enough to thinly coat a metal spoon or to 160 degrees F or 70 degrees C - about 15 minutes.
4) Remove pot immediately from heat and whisk in remaining milk and vanilla.
5) Strain through a fine sieve, cover and chill. Consume within 24 hours.
6) Warm it up and top with nutmeg and/or cinammon. An option for adults, add some dark rum for a bit of Christmas "spirit".
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