December 2009 - Egg Nog

This is a very easy to make egg nog recipe that's always a crowd pleaser.  For parties try serving a punch bowl full of this rich creamy nog, and let guests choose to top their glasses with a dollop of whipped cream or a shot of "holiday spirit" from the bar.  


EGG NOG

You will need the following ingredients:

     1 dozen fresh RAINBOW EGG FARM eggs

     2 cans (14 ounce each) sweetened condensed milk

     2 teaspoons vanilla extract

     6 cups milk

     2 cups heavy whipping cream

     pinch of salt to taste

     ground nutmeg to taste

     Optional: rum, bourbon, whisky to taste


Beat eggs until thick and pale yellow.  Stir in condensed milk, vanilla, milk, and salt.  Beat whipping cream to soft peak stage, and fold in egg mixture.  Add nutmeg to taste.  Chill well before serving.  If adding alcohol, do so at serving time.