Melanies Magnificent Homemade Eggnog Recipes

Steps:

• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar and egg yolks. Whip on high speed until they are pale in color, about 6 minutes.
• Heat the milk along with the ground cinnamon, anise, cloves, cinnamon stick and vanilla seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until it comes to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
• Pour half the mixture (avoid adding spices) into the egg yolks and whisk by hand to combine. Combine the egg yolk mixture with the remaining milk and return to the stove.
• Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring, until it almost reaches a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and bourbon. Turn off the heat and let cool completely.
• When ready to serve, whip the egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir into the cooled mixture. Divide among glasses and garnish with the whipped cream and grated nutmeg.

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 4 cups milk; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, 30-35 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl., Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring until milk mixture is cool. (If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth.) Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours. , To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. Whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.