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Chef John's Creamy Eggnog

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Chef John's Creamy Eggnog
Ingredients
  • 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
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
1
Begin by placing egg yolks in a saucepan and mixing them with sugar until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Next, combine milk and cream in the saucepan with egg yolks and sugar mixture, then whisk until everything is fully incorporated.
2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and constantly stir the mixture with a whisk until it reaches a temperature of 170 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (75 to 80 degrees Celsius), as measured by an instant-read thermometer. Remove the saucepan from the heat source.
3
Immediately stir in nutmeg and whiskey to infuse your mixture with flavor. To stop the cooking process, chill the saucepan in cold water until it cools down.
4
Transfer the chilled mixture to a container, preferably a large pitcher, and cover it. Refrigerate the mixture until it is thoroughly chilled, taking about 2 to 3 hours.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until they become soft and fluffy. Add sugar to the egg whites and continue whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer and holds its shape.
6
Combine the whipped egg whites with the chilled custard base, whisking until they are fully incorporated and blended. Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to allow it to chill.
7
Just before serving, whisk the eggnog mixture again and pour it into glasses in a smooth, even motion. This ensures that the egg whites distribute evenly throughout the drink, preventing them from floating to the top.
8
Finally, serve your eggnog chilled and garnish it with a light dusting of nutmeg.