Butterscotch Eggnog

Submitted by GingerlyJ

"I have tried alot of eggnog but this is my favorite. It comes from the Deen family cookbook"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 8 egg yolks
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup Bourbon
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

directions

1. heat the milk to a slow boil in a medium saucepan.
2. in a large bowl, whisk the yolks and brown sugar until thick.
3. whisking constantly, pour the milk into the egg mixture.
4. whisk in the salt.
5. return the mixture to the pot over medium heat.
6. cook, stirring, constantly until thick enough to coat the back of teh spoon.
7. strain into a bowl and cool to lukewarm before adding vanilla.
8. beat the cream until soft peaks form and fold into custard.
9. add brandy and bourbon.
10. garnish with nutmeg.