Christmas Party How-To: Eggnog Tasting
Monday, November 10th, 2008Christmas is fast approaching and you’re probably in search of Christmas party ideas. For a great low-key party idea, considering inviting some friends over for eggnog. Since it’s an eggnog party, serve a few different kinds of eggnog and some bites to eat. See below for two great eggnog recipes to try.
Traditional Eggnog
- 6 Whole Eggs
- 1 Quart Milk
- 1 Small Pinch Salt
- 14 Oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Pinch Ground Nutmeg
- Beat the eggs.
- Mix in condensed milk, vanilla, quart of milk and salt.
- Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold into egg and milk mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Serve chilled.
Kahlua Eggnog
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Pinch Ground Cinnamon as Garnish
- 1 Pinch Grated Chocolate as Garnish
- 8 Whole Eggs
- 3 Cup(s) Chocolate Milk
- 2 Cup(s) Milk
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Cream
- 1 Cup Kahlua liqueur (or strong coffee)
- 1 Cup Dark Rum
- In a large saucepan over a medium heat, pour the milk and chocolate milk. Heat the milks, but don’t boil!
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until they are well combined and of a reasonably thick consistency.
- When the milk mixture is hot, add approximately half of it to the bowl containing the beaten eggs and brown sugar.
- Whisk it well.
- Pour all of the egg, sugar & milk mixture back into the large saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly and gently, add in the Kahlua liqueur/coffee, and then the cream.
- Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened enough to be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the eggnog from the low heat. Stir in the dark rum, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least 3 hours).