{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Eggnog","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1670140800000-eggnog","cid":"bafkreibq7s7zocwtupypmdzgcuq6grzazxdwemk46v4atugfa4ikaa3fri","renderKey":"bafkreibq7s7zocwtupypmdzgcuq6grzazxdwemk46v4atugfa4ikaa3fri@2022-12-04T12:00:00Z@2026-07-29T21:20:26Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1670140800000-eggnog","publishedAt":"2022-12-04T12:00:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:20:26Z","tags":["eggnog","holiday","dessert","drinks","rum","brandy","nutmeg","custard"],"description":"A creamy, festive eggnog recipe with cooked custard base, whipped egg whites, vanilla, and spirits, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.","readingMinutes":1,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 servings\"\ntime: \"15 min active · 4 h total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: sugar, item: \"sugar\", amount: \"40 ml\", note: \"divided\" }\n  - { id: egg-yolks, item: \"egg yolks\", amount: \"⅔\" }\n  - { id: salt, item: \"salt\", amount: \"a pinch\" }\n  - { id: milk, item: \"milk\", amount: \"1⅓ cups\" }\n  - { id: egg-whites, item: \"egg whites\", amount: \"⅔\" }\n  - { id: brandy-or-rum-flavoring, item: \"brandy or rum flavoring\", amount: \"to taste\" }\n  - { id: whipping-cream, item: \"whipping cream\", amount: \"40 ml\", note: \"whipped\" }\n  - { id: ground-nutmeg, item: \"ground nutmeg\", amount: \"as needed\", note: \"for garnish\" }\n  - { id: vanilla-extract, item: \"vanilla extract\", amount: \"⅓ tsp\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [sugar, egg-yolks, salt, milk, vanilla-extract]\n    do: \"beat 1¾ tbsp sugar\"\n    for: \"3 min\"\n    detail: \"Beat 1¾ tbsp sugar into egg yolks. Add salt and stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the spoon. Cool.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, egg-whites]\n    do: \"beat egg whites\"\n    for: \"3 min\"\n    detail: \"Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar, beating to soft peaks. Add to the cooled custard and mix thoroughly.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2, brandy-or-rum-flavoring]\n    do: \"add vanilla and brandy\"\n    detail: \"Add vanilla and brandy or rum flavoring to taste.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3]\n    do: \"chill for 3-4 hours\"\n    for: \"3–4 h\"\n    detail: \"Chill for 3-4 hours.\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4, whipping-cream, ground-nutmeg]\n    do: \"pour into a punch bowl\"\n    detail: \"Pour into a punch bowl or cups. Dot with islands of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Crème Brûlée","href":"/recipes/1727460674219-creme-brulee","section":"recipes","description":"Vanilla custard baked in a water bath and finished with a caramelized sugar crust.","publishedAt":"2024-09-27T11:11:00Z"},{"title":"Pavlova","href":"/recipes/1726450168175-pavlova","section":"recipes","description":"A classic Pavlova recipe with crisp meringue shell and creamy custard filling, topped with fresh fruit and ready in under 2 hours.","publishedAt":"2024-09-15T18:29:00Z"},{"title":"Brandy Peppercorn Sauce (two ways)","href":"/recipes/1766509866956-brandy-peppercorn-sauce-two-ways","section":"recipes","description":"Versatile peppercorn sauce recipe with classic and dairy-free/wheat-free options. Rich, creamy base with brandy and crushed peppercorns.","publishedAt":"2025-12-23T09:11:00Z"},{"title":"Almond Financier Pastry Sheet Cake","href":"/recipes/1766448586654-almond-financier-pastry-sheet-cake","section":"recipes","description":"A gluten-free almond sheet cake made with coconut oil, egg whites, coconut sugar, and coconut flour.","publishedAt":"2025-12-22T16:09:00Z"},{"title":"Espresso Rum-Tiki","href":"/recipes/1710564975345-espresso-rum-tiki","section":"recipes","description":"Cold brew, aged and white rums, orgeat, falernum, and bitters shaken until foamy and served over fresh ice.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T21:56:00Z"},{"title":"Caramel Apple Mille Feuille","href":"/recipes/1710563320517-caramel-apple-mille-feuille","section":"recipes","description":"Elegant mille-feuille dessert with flaky puff pastry layers, caramelized cinnamon apples, and vanilla cream.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T21:28:00Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Saag (Palak) Paneer","href":"/recipes/1640442840000-saag-palak-paneer"},"next":{"title":"Bermuda Hundred","href":"/recipes/1709064533452-bermuda-hundred"}}}