Mom's Eggnog

ingredients

• servings: 6
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 egg whites
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whipped cream, garnish

recipe

preparation time: 10 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 30 mins


• in a large saucepan, stir together sugar and flour. gradually stir in the milk. bring to a boil over medium heat. in a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. ladle a small amount of the hot milk into the yolks and quickly whisk in. pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the hot milk. cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add 4 teaspoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. fold whites into eggnog and refrigerate until chilled. serve garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.