Difficulty: Beginner
Dessert
Grandma's Eggnog
Prep Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Best served with a side of joy and cheer, this rich and creamy dessert-like drink is delicious and easy to make. We suggest preparing it a few hours ahead of serving so all the flavors have time to shine through.
Instructions
- Step 1: In two medium size bowls, separate the egg yolks and whites.
- Step 2: Beat the egg yolks until thick and frothy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the sugar and continue to beat for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Add the milk, Maker's Mark, and Crown Royal.
- Step 5: In a medium size bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff, carefully folding into the egg/alcohol mixture.
- Step 6: In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the egg/alcohol mixture.
- Step 7: Add the Bailey's and stir to combine.
- Step 8: Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to fully develop the flavor, then garnish each glass with some grated nutmeg.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 12 each Eggs
- 2 cup(s) Sugar
- 4 cup(s) Milk
- 2 cup(s) Maker's Mark
- 2 cup(s) Crown Royal
- 4 cup(s) Heavy Cream
- 2 cup(s) Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Nutmeg
Tools Needed
- 2 Medium Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Step 1: In two medium size bowls, separate the egg yolks and whites.
- Step 2: Beat the egg yolks until thick and frothy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the sugar and continue to beat for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Add the milk, Maker's Mark, and Crown Royal.
- Step 5: In a medium size bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff, carefully folding into the egg/alcohol mixture.
- Step 6: In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the egg/alcohol mixture.
- Step 7: Add the Bailey's and stir to combine.
- Step 8: Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to fully develop the flavor, then garnish each glass with some grated nutmeg.
Chef Pairings
Break out the cheer with some gingerbread cookies, mint brownies, or pumpkin spice muffins along with this creamy eggnog!