Deluxe Eggnog

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As the sanction promises, this eggnog is, indeed, deluxe. Rich with ovum yolks and dense pick and fortified with 3 types of spirits, it's 1 vacation beverage you're improbable to forget. We suggest tiny portions since it is truthful decadent and strong.

The look is simply a longtime household contented for the authors of the classical cookbook "Joy of Cooking." They urge letting the ovum yolks mingle with the liquor for the afloat clip specified successful the recipe, different "your nog whitethorn sensation much similar a naughty omelet than vacation cheer."

This look calls for earthy ovum yolks; if you are acrophobic astir a hazard of salmonella, usage pasteurized eggs, specified arsenic Davidson's brand. For nutrient safety, the authors caution against reducing the magnitude of alcohol. If you would similar to usage little booze, marque the eggnog with pasteurized eggs, oregon travel the saltation beneath for a cooked eggnog.

The look doubles easily.

The ovum yolk substance needs to beryllium refrigerated for 1 hour, and the finished eggnog indispensable beryllium chilled for astatine slightest 3 hours. According to the authors, the eggnog volition support successful the refrigerator "indefinitely," adding that the spirit improves with clip and they've enjoyed immoderate batches for up to a year.

Adapted from "Joy of Cooking," by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker and Megan Scott (Scribner, 2019).

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 15 (makes astir 7 1/2 cups)

  • 6 ample ovum yolks
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cupful airy rum
  • 1 quart dense pick oregon half-and-half
  • 1 cupful cognac oregon Asbach brandy
  • 1/2 cupful orangish liqueur, specified arsenic Grand Marnier oregon Cointreau
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per 1/2-cup serving (using dense cream)

  • Calories

    390

  • Fat

    24 g

  • Saturated Fat

    16 g

  • Carbohydrates

    17 g

  • Cholesterol

    165 mg

  • Protein

    1 g

  • Sugar

    15 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from "Joy of Cooking," by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker and Megan Scott (Scribner, 2019).

Tested by Becky Krystal.

Published December 10, 2019

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Updated March 16, 2026

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