Creamy Eggnog

Description

I prefer eggnog made with bourbon. This is the best, i think. From southern living.

Ingredients

• Milk
• Eggs
• Salt
• Sugar
• Bourbon
• Vanilla Extract
• Ground Nutmeg
• Whipping Cream

Instructions

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat
2. In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the eggs at medium speed, until they are thick and pale
3. Gradually add in the sugar, beating well
4. Gradually stir about 1 / 4 of hot milk into egg mixture
5. Add egg mixture to remaining hot milk
6. Stirring constantly
7. Cook over medium-low for 25-30 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160
8. Stir in bourbon, vanilla, and 1 / 4 teaspoon nutmeg
9. Remove pan from heat
10. Let cool
11. Cover and chill
12. When ready to serve, beat whipping cream at medium speed until soft peaks form
13. Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture
14. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving