Best 7 Eggnog Grandpas Recipes

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Discover the Enchanting World of Eggnog Grandpa's Style: A Journey Through Three Unique Recipes

Indulge in a heartwarming journey into the world of eggnog, crafted with Grandpa's wisdom and expertise. Our curated collection of three distinct recipes promises an unforgettable experience. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of traditional eggnog, a luscious vegan version, and a delightful low-carb alternative. Each recipe has been carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds, blending classic flavors with innovative twists. Whether you prefer a timeless classic or crave a modern interpretation, Grandpa's eggnog recipes are sure to leave you spellbound. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to be captivated by this festive treat that's sure to warm your heart and bring joy to your holiday gatherings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREAT GRANDAD'S EGGNOG



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Creamy and downright delicious! Naturally, adjust alcohol amounts to suit...but we loved this wonderfully classic recipe as-is.

Provided by Susan Seybert

Categories     Punches

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, separated
3/4 c sugar
1 pt cream
1 pt milk
1 pt whiskey (Four Roses is best)
1 oz Jamaican rum
freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Separate the eggs. Put the whites in a small mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar to the whites and gently fold to combine.
  • 2. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat into the yolks until light.
  • 3. Mix the whites with the yolk mixture in a punch bowl. Stir in the cream and milk. Add the whiskey and rum. Stir thoroughly.
  • 4. Serve cold with grated nutmeg.

AMAZINGLY GOOD EGGNOG



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It's taken me several years to perfect this homemade eggnog recipe. Now everyone asks, 'When are you making the eggnog?!' This uses cooked eggs for safety, and you can use more or less rum to taste. It's a bit of work to make, but well worth it. You'll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Enjoy!

Provided by NATALIESMOM

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Eggnog Recipes

Time 1h28m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups milk
5 whole cloves
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 egg yolks
1 ½ cups sugar
2 ½ cups light rum
4 cups light cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about 1 hour.
  • Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 29 g

GRANDFATHER KELLY'S EGGNOG



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Make and share this Grandfather Kelly's Eggnog recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DJM70

Categories     Beverages

Time P1D

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups well chilled heavy whipping cream
3 cups whole milk
3 cups Bourbon
3 tablespoons dark rum
freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar, one spoon at a time, beating until stiff, but not dry. Transfer to a gallon container or punch bowl. Beat the egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl until pale yellow and a slowly dissolving ribbon forms when the beater is lifted. Fold gently into the egg whites. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add to the egg mixture and fold together gently. Gently stir in the milk, then gently stir in the bourbon and rum. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, gently fold together to recombine. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.
  • From Bon Appetit magazine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 113.6, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 11.8, Sugar 11, Protein 3.9

EGGNOG



Eggnog image

For a drink with holiday spirit, make a batch of Alton Brown's Eggnog from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites*

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
  • Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.
  • Cook's Note: For cooked eggnog, follow procedure below.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

CLASSIC EGGNOG



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Aaron Goldfarb, a liquor writer who was raised Jewish, was not introduced to the joys of eggnog until he married a woman who loved Christmas. Making a batch of homemade eggnog became his self-designated duty at their annual Christmas party in Park Slope, Brooklyn. For the spirits, Mr. Goldfarb prefers Maker's Mark or another bourbon with a heavy wheat content, which lends sweetness. He also cautions against using spiced rum, as he feels the spirits involved already possess enough intrinsic baking-spice qualities. Mr. Goldfarb loves a slightly aged nog; see Tip for his advice.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces bourbon
4 ounces dark rum
4 ounces Cognac or apple brandy
Whole nutmeg, for garnish

Steps:

  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a stand mixer, beat the whites on high speed until transformed into a meringue-like consistency with soft peaks.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the milk, cream, sugar, bourbon, rum and Cognac or brandy until a smooth texture is achieved. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until combined.
  • Transfer eggnog into a large serving bowl. Chill overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • To serve, ladle a few ounces into a mug or glass and grate fresh nutmeg over the surface. For ideal flavor, mix will keep in the refrigerator up to two weeks, but can last longer.

HOMEMADE EGGNOG



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Once, I asked my mother how to make eggnog, and she showed me this recipe. After just one taste, folks will know this homemade holiday treat came from the kitchen, not from the store. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Additional nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 4 cups milk; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, 30-35 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a large bowl., Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring until milk mixture is cool. (If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth.) Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours. , To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. Whisk gently into cooled milk mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 247mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MY GRANDPA'S OLD FASHIONED EGG NOG



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My grandpa made this, then my mom took over when he passed, and now I carry the torch. I have had many people tell me they don't like egg nog....until they taste grandpa's. I have had to double and triple the recipe each year so that I could have left overs lol; enjoy!

Provided by Genevieve Caruso

Categories     Cocktails

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large eggs, separated
2 c superfine sugar
1 pt brandy
1 c white rum
3 pt milk
1 pt heavy cream
5 dash(es) fresh ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick. Slowly stir in the brandy, rum, milk and cream. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and pour into a punch bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold gently into the eggnog. Grate a little nutmeg on top and serve in 4-ounce punch glasses

Tips:

  • Use farm-fresh eggs: The fresher the eggs, the richer and creamier your eggnog will be.
  • Separate the eggs: This will help you avoid any unwanted egg white foam in your eggnog.
  • Temper the egg yolks: Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg yolks to prevent them from curdling.
  • Use whole milk or cream: This will give your eggnog a richer flavor and texture.
  • Sweeten to taste: Some people like their eggnog sweeter than others. Adjust the amount of sugar or honey accordingly.
  • Grate fresh nutmeg: Freshly grated nutmeg has a much more intense flavor than pre-ground nutmeg.
  • Chill the eggnog before serving: This will help it to thicken and develop its flavors.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated nutmeg: This will add a festive touch to your eggnog.

Conclusion:

Eggnog is a delicious and festive holiday drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you like your eggnog thick or thin, sweet or boozy, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to enjoy a delicious glass of eggnog this holiday season!

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