Name: Chef John's Homemade Eggnog
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Egg yolks - 4; White sugar - ⅓ cup; Whole milk - 2 cups; Heavy cream - 1 cup; Freshly grated nutmeg - ¾ teaspoon; Bourbon whiskey, or more to taste - 2 fluid ounces; Egg whites - 4; White sugar - 1 tablespoon; Freshly grated nutmeg - 1 pinch

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Chef John's Homemade Eggnog

1. Egg yolks - 4

2. White sugar - ⅓ cup

3. Whole milk - 2 cups

4. Heavy cream - 1 cup

5. Freshly grated nutmeg - ¾ teaspoon

6. Bourbon whiskey, or more to taste - 2 fluid ounces

7. Egg whites - 4

8. White sugar - 1 tablespoon

9. Freshly grated nutmeg - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Homemade Eggnog

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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. Chef John