CARAMEL EGGNOG

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With pleasant hints of caramel and nutmeg, this creamy, nonalcoholic beverage from our Test Kitchen is a spin on the holiday classic. It's bound to become your go-to recipe for years to come.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
4 cups 2% milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Freshly grated nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook without stirring until mixture turns an amber color and a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Pour into a large bowl; stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled. Refrigerate until chilled., Before serving, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into eggnog. Top servings with grated nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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