Chef John'S Homemade Eggnog
- Custard Base:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, or more to taste
- Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Place egg yolks in a saucepan. Whisk in sugar until well blended and creamy. Add milk and cream; whisk until blended. Place pan over medium heat; whisk frequently until mixture reaches a temperature of between 170 to 180 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C) using an instant read thermometer. Remove from heat. Stir in nutmeg and whiskey.
- Chill pan in cold water until cool. Transfer mixture to a container (a large pitcher is ideal). Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
- Place egg whites in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whisking until egg whites hold a firmer peak. Whisk egg whites into custard base until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk eggnog again just before serving and between each pour to ensure even distribution of the egg whites which tend to float to the top. Serve with a dusting of nutmeg.
custard base, egg yolks, white sugar, milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, meringue, egg whites, white sugar, nutmeg
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246195/chef-johns-homemade-eggnog/ (may not work)