Name: The Best Sous Vide Eggnog Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 3 min
Yield: 32 ounces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup rum; 1/2 cup brandy; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; Whipped cream & freshly grated nutmeg, for serving (optional)

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I found this to be the best eggnog recipe. Sous vide eggnog is the easiest way to get perfect homemade eggnog every time. This is a spiked eggnog recipe but it can easily be made with out alcohol.

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What is eggnog?

Eggnog is traditionally a chilled Christmas beverage consisting of a homogeneous blend of milk or cream, beaten eggs, sugar, nutmeg and usually liquor of some kind. *source.The New Food Lover’s Companion, second addition.

What kind of liquor do you put in eggnog?

Rum is was the liquor noted in early references to the drink but brandy and whiskey are also common additions. I like a blend of brandy and rum but mix it up and make this recipe your own. *source.The New Food Lover’s Companion, second addition.

Can eggnog give you salmonella?

This eggnog recipe is a cooked eggnog recipe. Salmonella can be killed by bringing the poultry or egg to 160 for a short amount of time or hold the poultry or egg at a lower temperature 140, for a longer time. The beauty of a sous vide eggnog is that by holding the eggnog at 144 for an hour, any salmonella that my be present, will be killed.

Is eggnog served hot or cold?

Traditionally eggnog is served cold and frothy. The alcohol is added when it is served but eggnog can be added to warm drinks such as lattes for a warm winter drink.

Sous Vide Eggnog Ingredients:

eggs
granulated sugar
whole milk
heavy cream
vanilla extract
rum
brandy
cinnamon stick
nutmeg, freshly grated
Whipped cream & freshly grated nutmeg, for serving (optional)

sous vide eggnog in a waterbath

Sous Vide Eggnog Instructions:

Set the sous vide to 144°F (62°C).
Combine eggs, sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg in a blender.
Puree until smooth, frothy, and the sugar has dissolved… about 30 seconds.
Transfer to a large zip top bag, add the cinnamon stick and seal using the water immersion technique.
Leave the zip top bag open so as the eggnog bubbles pop, the can escape.
Set the timer for 1 hour. Massage the bags several times throughout the cooking process.
When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the sous vide water bath and cool completely in an ice bath.
Remove the cinnamon stick.
Add the rum and brandy to the eggnog.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days. Add additional bourbon and brandy if desired.

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eggnog with whipped cream garnish

How do you garnish eggnog?

Garnish eggnog with a swirl of fresh whipped cream, freshly grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

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Non alcoholic eggnog recipe ingredients:

eggs
granulated sugar
whole milk
heavy cream
vanilla extract
cinnamon stick
nutmeg, freshly grated
Whipped cream & freshly grated nutmeg, for serving (optional)

Easy non alcoholic eggnog recipe instructions:

Set the sous vide to 144°F (62°C).
Combine eggs, sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg in a blender.
Puree until smooth, frothy, and the sugar has dissolved… about 30 seconds.
Transfer to a large zip top bag, add the cinnamon stick and seal using the water immersion technique.
Leave the zip top bag open so as the eggnog bubbles pop, the can escape.
Set the timer for 1 hour. Massage the bags several times throughout the cooking process.
When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the sous vide water bath and cool completely in an ice bath.
Remove the cinnamon stick.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days. Garnish when served.

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Printable classic eggnog recipe:

Yield: 32 ounces