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Homemade Eggnog

Homemade Eggnog

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine milk, heavy cream, and nutmeg in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer and small bubbles appear around the edges, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Whisk constantly while gradually pouring a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the yolk mixture to temper the eggs. Continue adding milk mixture in small increments until fully combined; transfer eggnog back into saucepan. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until eggnog thickens slightly and reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and pour eggnog into a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Blend cooled eggnog with an immersion blender until no lumps remain, about 1 minute. Ladle into cups and top each with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

By Jennifer Nolan

Chef John's Homemade Eggnog

Chef John's Homemade Eggnog

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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.

By John Mitzewich

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Amazingly Good Eggnog

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan over low heat; stir and heat for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-low; Gradually bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks in a large bowl until they turn light yellow. Add sugar; whisk until light and fluffy.
  3. 3 Pour some of the hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture; whisk quickly to avoid scrambling eggs. Continue adding hot milk and whisking until all milk is incorporated.
  4. 4 Pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 3 minutes; do not boil.
  5. 5 Strain; let cool for 1 hour. Stir in cream, rum, remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By NATALIESMOM

Creme de Vie

Creme de Vie

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Place egg yolks in a blender and process on high speed. Slowly pour in the hot sugar water while blending (pouring too fast might curdle the yolks.) Add condensed milk, rum and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Chill in refrigerator.

By Simy

Eggnog Extreme

Eggnog Extreme

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, 2 cups sugar and rum. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Stir half-and-half into cooled yolk mixture. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; set aside.
  3. 3 In a separate clean bowl, with a clean whisk, whip egg whites until thick, then gradually add sugar and whip until peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the egg whites, then fold into the yolks mixture. Sprinkle top with nutmeg.

By HENRYVG

Eggnog

Eggnog

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, blend the milk, cream, egg yolks, vanilla and whiskey using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, and pour into a punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve in mugs or cups garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

By LOOOBEEE

Satisfying Eggnog

Satisfying Eggnog

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the nonfat milk, evaporated milk, sucralose sweetener, nutmeg, and egg yolks in a heavy saucepan. Warm over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Pour the eggnog through a strainer. Stir in vanilla extract. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Just before serving, stir in dark rum, if using.

By BTSYLYNN

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a large saucepan over low heat. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until milk has reduced by a little more than one-third, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Leave in the saucepan and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Mix in a little of the warm milk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over low heat. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom and sides, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat, remove cinnamon sticks, and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 30 minutes. Stir in rum and cool completely, about 2 hours.

By AnaMaría

Eggnog Blend

Eggnog Blend

4.8

Prep
490 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the half-and-half and sugar. Whisk in egg yolks and cook until light custard forms; do not boil. Remove from heat and cool, then place in refrigerator and chill overnight.
  2. 2 Into the chilled mixture, stir in vanilla, cream, dark rum, scotch, and vanilla ice cream. Serve cold.

By Sara

Overnight Eggnog

Overnight Eggnog

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring every so often, until spices become one with the milk, 3 to 5 minutes. Be sure to stir from the bottom of the pot so the milk doesn't burn.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and cane sugar together in a large mixing bowl until pale yellow, thick, and smooth.
  3. 3 Remove milk mixture from the stove. Pour some of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Continue, pouring a little bit at a time and whisking, until all has been added.
  4. 4 Pour the mixture back into the pot and place over medium heat. Stir constantly with a spatula until eggnog thickens and becomes light beige in color, about 5 minutes; it should leave a slight film on the spatula. Remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Pour whipping cream and nutmeg into a pitcher. Pour eggnog mixture into the whipping cream and mix with the spatula to combine. Place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight for best enjoyment. Stir before serving.

By Anna Stadlman

Pumpkin Pie Eggnog

Pumpkin Pie Eggnog

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place egg yolks in a large bowl and beat using an electric blender until pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Add whipping cream and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  2. 2 Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugars are dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in milk and mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Slowly pour pumpkin mixture into the egg mixture and stir together until well combined. Pour eggnog through a wire-mesh strainer into a container and refrigerate overnight. Pour 1 tablespoon brandy into each cup of eggnog.

By Bobbie Susan

Sweet Creme de Vie

Sweet Creme de Vie

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, sugar, and anise seeds to a boil in a saucepan; lower heat to medium-low. Simmer until thick and syrupy, about 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a strainer to separate the seeds out; set syrup aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Beat eggs yolks in a large bowl until light yellow; add rum, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in syrup mixture until mixture is smooth. Pour into decorative bottles and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before drinking, the longer the better.

By celestrin

Coquito

Coquito

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon and reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  2. 2 Transfer mixture to a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves; blend until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Pour into a sterilized glass bottle and refrigerate. Serve over ice, if desired.

By Brandy

German Twists

German Twists

4.4

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse once or twice to combine. Scatter butter over flour; process until butter is thoroughly mixed into flour mixture, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Whisk yeast mixture, sour cream, egg yolks, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour into food processor. Pulse several times just until dough starts to hold together and cleans the sides of the bowl (do not overmix). Transfer dough to a work surface; divide in half. Form each dough half into a thick disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Sprinkle a work surface generously with sugar. Roll out 1 dough disk into an 8x16-inch rectangle; sprinkle dough generously with sugar. Fold dough over in thirds, letter-style. Repeat rolling, sugaring, and folding two more times. Roll out dough into a 4x14-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Repeat process with second dough disk.
  6. 6 Cut strips from short sides of dough rectangles about ½- to ¾-inch wide. Place strips onto the prepared baking sheets, twisting and slightly stretching strips or form into horseshoe shapes.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will puff up a bit to reveal delicate layers. Cool cookies on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Eliserae

Easy 3-Ingredient Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Easy 3-Ingredient Vanilla Crème Brûlée

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Place two small ovenproof ramekins in a baking dish with a high rim.
  2. 2 Heat ice cream in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 20-second intervals, stirring between, until melted. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks, one at a time, into melted ice cream until smooth and well combined. Pour evenly into the two ramekins in the baking dish. Carefully pour boiling water into the baking dish until halfway up each ramekin.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set but still jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then wrap with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, let the ramekins come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over each crème brûlée. Use a kitchen blow torch to heat sugar until golden and bubbly.

By Annie Campbell

Easy Key Lime Pie

Easy Key Lime Pie

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks in a large bowl; mix well.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into unbaked graham cracker crust.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Allow to cool completely before slicing.

By DINNER2

Cinnamon Red Hot Ice Cream

Cinnamon Red Hot Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk 1 cup cream and egg yolks together in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Combine half-and-half, remaining 1 cup cream, and red hot candies in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring until candies dissolve, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour 1 cup red hot candies mixture into cream-egg mixture in the bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour cream-egg mixture into remaining red hot candies mixture in the saucepan; whisk until well combined. Cook, stirring over medium heat, keeping mixture just under a boil, until it coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Strain red hot candies mixture into a bowl to collect any undissolved candies. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Pour red hot candies mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.

By Scott Swenson

Traditional Key Lime Pie

Traditional Key Lime Pie

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk condensed milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in Key lime juice; mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as it is whisked. Whisk until smooth and thick. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate before serving, 5 hours to overnight.

By JetsonRING

Rich Hollandaise Sauce

Rich Hollandaise Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a small pot with water to a depth of 2 inches; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a medium heatproof bowl until well combined and smooth. Set bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly, moving bowl on and off heat occasionally, until thickened, light yellow, and doubled in volume. The mixture should "ribbon" slightly when a whisk comes in and out. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Drizzle melted butter into the egg mixture, a few drops at a time, whisking constantly. Add remaining lemon juice in 2 batches as mixture thickens. Whisk constantly until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.

By NicoleMcmom

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir shredded coconut in a small skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine coconut milk, sugar, and toasted coconut in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Strain coconut milk mixture through a sieve. Discard solids; pour liquid back into top of double boiler over simmering water.
  3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks into coconut milk mixture until thickened. Place top of double boiler in ice water until coconut milk mixture is cooled to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour coconut milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

By John Wironen

Cheese Filling

Cheese Filling

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator before using in pastries and baking them.

By POKEY-TURTLE

Frozen Key Lime Pie

Frozen Key Lime Pie

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg yolks in a large bowl until very light and fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk; beat until doubled in volume. Beat in lime juice; refrigerate yolk mixture until ready to use.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. 3 Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture until well blended; pour into crust and freeze. Serve frozen.

By Allie

Frozen Zabaglione

Frozen Zabaglione

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk Marsala wine, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a metal bowl.
  2. 2 Set the bowl over medium-low heat or over a pan of simmering water; hold the bowl with one hand using a towel or pot-holder, while whisking constantly with the other hand. Continue cooking until mixture is very thick and reaches the ribbon stage, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Remove custard from heat; set the bowl in the ice bath to cool completely, whisking occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk cold cream in a separate chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into the cooled custard until just barely combined; do not overmix.
  5. 5 Transfer to a chilled airtight freezer container, press 1 piece of plastic wrap directly onto top of custard, and seal container. Freeze until firm, 4 hours to overnight.

By John Mitzewich

Dairy-Free Lemon Curd

Dairy-Free Lemon Curd

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and heat until barely simmering.
  2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
  4. 4 Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until set and chilled, at least 2 hours.

By LauraF

Custard Ice Cream Base

Custard Ice Cream Base

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
645 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat heavy cream and half-and-half in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat until barely simmering, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Repeat three times more, whisking thoroughly before adding each additional 1/2 cup of hot cream to egg yolk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with remaining hot cream, and whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and will coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let mixture boil.
  5. 5 Pour ice cream base into a bowl and allow to cool for about 20 minutes; place in refrigerator and chill overnight.
  6. 6 The next day, pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
  7. 7 Remove the ice cream, pack into a covered container, and freeze for 2 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!

By Autumn Pumpkin