Lori's House

 

John had to visit the pharmacy (inside our grocer’s) December 31. He asked if I wanted anything, and I said eggnog. They were sold out, of course. So, we made our own:

 

Eggnog

 

3 egg yolks

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1/2 cup cream

Pinch grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Dash rum flavoring

 

Whisk together yolks and sugar until light and creamy. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and nutmeg; heat over medium heat until bubbles form around edges. Do not bring to a boil. Slowly whisk 1/2 cup of the hot liquid into eggs and sugar.  Repeat a few more times until about 1/3 of the hot liquid has been mixed into the eggs. Add tempered egg yolk liquid back into pan and heat until it just starts to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and rum flavoring.  Transfer to an airtight container. Chill completely before serving.