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Peppermint Eggnog
For a twist on classic holiday eggnog, try this peppermint version, which is every bit as creamy, but with a refreshingly seasonal flavor.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Torie Cox📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●strainer
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Whisk together egg yolks, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Whisk together milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture. Return everything to the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 175°F on an instant-read thermometer (mixture should be foamy and slightly thickened but will not fully coat the back of a spoon), 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill until cold, at least ⏱️ 3 hours and up to overnight.
large egg yolks4
2
When ready to serve, whisk cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Whisk vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and 1/4 of whipped cream into egg yolk mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream in 2 additions. Stir in rum or bourbon, if desired.
3
Place peppermints on a shallow plate. Lightly moisten he rims of mugs or glasses, then dip in crushed peppermint. Pour eggnog into glasses. Serve with peppermint sticks.
Peppermint sticks, for garnish
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