Alton Brown S Eggnog Recipe

Ingredients for Alton Brown S Eggnog

• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Whole Milk
• Heavy Cream
• Bourbon
• Nutmeg
• 6 large egg whites

How to Make Alton Brown S Eggnog

1. **For the Cooked Version:**
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time, whisking vigorously to prevent scrambling.
5. Whisk in the vanilla extract and rum (if using).
6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Discard the solids.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
8. Before serving, whip the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
9. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled eggnog.
10. **For the Uncooked Version:**
11. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and rum (if using).
12. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until light and frothy.
13. Gradually whisk the egg yolks into the milk mixture.
14. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Discard the solids.
15. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
16. Before serving, whip the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
17. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled eggnog.