Cooked Custard Eggnog

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy cooked custard eggnog combines rich flavors of eggs, milk, and nutmeg, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for festive gatherings and holiday celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart milk
  • 6 eggs
  • dash of salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ground nutmeg
  • rum extract

Instructions

  1. Heat milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, do not boil.
  2. Beat eggs and salt in a large bowl; gradually add sugar, mixing well.
  3. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into the egg mixture; then add the remaining hot milk, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160°F.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and vanilla.
  6. Set the saucepan in a larger pan of ice for 10 minutes to rapidly cool the mixture.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours before serving.
  8. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream and add ground nutmeg and rum extract to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

711 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 41% DV
Carbs 73.2g 27% DV
Fiber 11.6g 41% DV
Sugar 16.9g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9859mg 100% DV
Potassium 498.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 94.3mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 14.7mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 282.8mg 22% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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