Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog Recipe
Welcome to the delightful world of homemade eggnog with a twist—our Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog recipe
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
- Nutmeg grater
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Southern Comfort
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Heat Milk: In a saucepan, gently heat milk and cream until warm but not boiling.
- Temper Eggs: Slowly add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Combine and Cook: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the eggnog thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add Flavors: Remove from heat. Stir in Southern Comfort, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Chill: Pour the eggnog into a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Serve chilled with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
Notes
- Non-Alcoholic: Replace Southern Comfort with non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
- Chocolate Eggnog: Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder during the cooking process for a chocolate twist.
- Coffee Eggnog: Mix in 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee with the Southern Comfort.
- Nutty Eggnog: Stir in 1/4 cup of almond or hazelnut liqueur.
- Spicy Eggnog: Increase the cinnamon and nutmeg, or add a pinch of clove for extra warmth.